Vareniki with cottage cheese
4 servings
30 minutes
Vareniki with cottage cheese are a traditional dish of Russian cuisine that preserves the warmth of the home hearth. Their history dates back to ancient times when housewives skillfully kneaded dough and prepared hearty meals for their families. The tender elastic dough enriched with boiling water hides a light and slightly sweet cottage cheese filling inside. When boiled, they fill with lightness while maintaining their firm texture. Vareniki are served hot with sour cream or melted butter and sometimes with honey or jam. They are perfect for cozy family breakfasts or heartfelt gatherings. Each varenik is a small masterpiece of culinary art that creates an atmosphere of comfort and tradition.
1
Sift the flour through a sieve.
- Wheat flour: 1 glass
2
Add salt.
- Salt: 5 g
3
Pour the oil.
- Sunflower oil: 1 tablespoon
4
Pour boiling water into the flour in a small stream.
- Boiling water: 150 ml
5
Knead elastic dough.
6
Separate a part of the dough and roll it into a sausage shape.
7
Cut into small portion-sized pieces.
8
Roll out small flatbreads with a rolling pin.
9
Mix cottage cheese, egg, and sugar.
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 200 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
10
Place the cottage cheese filling in the center of the dumpling.
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 200 g
11
Pinch the edges of the dough. Drop the dumplings into boiling water for 1 minute.
12
Take the dumplings out of boiling water and serve.
