Shanezhki with sour cream

10 servings

60 minutes

Shanezhki with sour cream are a traditional pastry of Slavic cuisine, characterized by airy dough and a tender, slightly sweet filling. This recipe has roots in rural cooking, where simple ingredients were transformed into surprisingly delicious dishes. The soft yeast dough with a light sweetness pairs perfectly with the tenderness of sour cream and cream cheese, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. Shanezhki have an appetizing golden crust, and their delicate, melt-in-your-mouth taste makes them a wonderful treat for tea or coffee. They can be served as a standalone dish or complemented with jam, honey, or berries. This cozy homemade pastry brings warmth and reminds one of family gathering traditions.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 78.6
• Proteins: 3.5g
• Fats: 5.1g
• Carbohydrates: 4.6g

Ingredients

• Sugar: 2 tsp
• Wheat flour: 2 tsp
• Milk: 200 ml
• Dry yeast: 1 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Sour cream 10%: 100 g
• Cream cheese: 100 g

Cooking steps

1. Dissolve yeast and half a tablespoon of sugar in warm milk. Beat the eggs with 1.5 tablespoons of sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 200 ml
   • Dry yeast: 1 teaspoon
   • Sugar: 2 teaspoons
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

2. Gradually add flour and milk with yeast. Knead the dough and set it aside in a bowl. The dough should rise 3 times.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2 teaspoons
   • Milk: 200 ml

3. Mix sour cream, cream cheese, 2 tsp of flour, and 2 tsp of sugar until smooth. Divide the dough into small balls.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream 10%: 100 g
   • Cream cheese: 100 g
   • Wheat flour: 2 teaspoons
   • Sugar: 2 teaspoons

4. Place on a baking sheet and press with fingers. Put the filling in the center. Bake in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for about 20-30 minutes until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste