Buns with cottage cheese

8 servings

60 minutes

Cottage cheese buns are a delicate and airy treat that comes to us from sunny Italy. They combine the softness of yeast dough with a tender, sweet cottage cheese filling flavored with lemon zest and raisins. These buns are perfect for a cozy family breakfast or a light dessert with a cup of hot tea. Italians appreciate them for their simplicity in preparation and harmonious flavor combination. The golden crust gives them an appetizing appearance, while the light sweetness makes them a favorite treat for both children and adults. After baking, the buns can be dusted with powdered sugar, adding elegance to them. They are great as a standalone dessert or as an accompaniment to dairy drinks or fruit jams. An indispensable classic of home baking that brings warmth and comfort to every home.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 890.4
• Proteins: 25.6g
• Fats: 35.3g
• Carbohydrates: 119.1g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese: 500 g
• Sugar: 1 glass
• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Sunflower oil: 220 ml
• Lemon zest: 1 pc
• Dry yeast: 6 g
• Raisin: 100 g
• Wheat flour: 6 glass
• Water: 1 glass

Cooking steps

1. Make a hole in the center of the flour in a bowl and add yeast, pouring warm water over it. Stir to dissolve the yeast. Add oil, 2 eggs, and half of the zest.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 6 glasss
   • Dry yeast: 6 g
   • Water: 1 glass
   • Sunflower oil: 220 ml
   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Lemon zest: 1 piece

2. Knead the dough by hand. Place it in an oiled bowl and cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap to let the dough rise double in size. Put it in a warm place.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sunflower oil: 220 ml

3. While the dough rises, let's prepare the cottage cheese filling. In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, raisins, remaining sugar, egg, and half of the zest. Mix until smooth. Place in the refrigerator. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 500 g
   • Raisin: 100 g
   • Sugar: 1 glass
   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Lemon zest: 1 piece

4. When the dough has risen, roll it out. Cut the dough into squares with a sharp knife.

5. Fill each square with 2 teaspoons of cottage cheese mixture. Close it like an envelope. Brush all the buns with egg yolk and let them rest for 10 minutes before placing in the oven, so they settle a bit.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 500 g
   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Sugar: 1 glass
   • Lemon zest: 1 piece
   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces

6. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown. Cool and dust with powdered sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 1 glass