Quick pies from cottage cheese dough

4 servings

50 minutes

Quick cottage cheese pastries are a cozy and homemade treat from Russian cuisine. Their base is a delicate cottage cheese dough that doesn't require long kneading or resting. Thanks to kefir and baking powder, it turns out airy and soft, while the cottage cheese gives it a light creamy note. These pastries can be made with any filling—sweet or savory; they are perfect for family tea time or a quick snack. The crispy golden crust obtained from frying in vegetable oil makes them especially appetizing. The simplicity of preparation and accessible ingredients make this recipe a find for those who appreciate delicious homemade baked goods without extra hassle.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 182.6
• Proteins: 15.5g
• Fats: 5.9g
• Carbohydrates: 16.8g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese: 250 g
• Kefir: 1 glass
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Sugar: 1 tbsp
• Baking powder: 1 tsp
• Wheat flour: 3 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Pour kefir into a bowl, add baking powder, salt, sugar, egg, cottage cheese, mix everything thoroughly, add sifted flour and knead a soft sticky dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Kefir: 1 glass
   • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Cottage cheese: 250 g
   • Wheat flour: 3 tablespoons

2. Do not add flour! Cover the dough with a bowl and let it rest for 20-30 minutes for the gluten to swell. Prepare the filling as you wish.

3. Roll out the dough for pies on a floured surface to a thickness of 0.5–0.7 cm. Fry the pies in vegetable oil as usual.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 3 tablespoons