Lazy dumplings with crumbly cottage cheese
5 servings
35 minutes
Lazy dumplings with crumbly cottage cheese are a cozy dish of Russian cuisine, infused with the warmth of home. It is believed that lazy dumplings emerged as a simplified version of traditional dumplings to save time in preparation while retaining the delicate taste of cottage cheese dough. They turn out soft, airy, and slightly sweet due to sugar, while butter gives them a velvety texture. Dumplings pair wonderfully with sour cream, honey, jam, or fresh berries. This is an ideal breakfast or light dinner that delights with its simplicity and flavor.
1
Mix all ingredients except for the butter. You will get a standard 'plasticine' dough. Let the dough rest for 20 minutes at room temperature.
- Crumbly curd cheese: 400 g
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Wheat flour: 1 glass
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
2
Using flour, roll the dough into sausages the thickness of a thumb.
3
Cut the sausages into 1 cm pieces and sprinkle them with flour to prevent sticking.
- Wheat flour: 1 glass
4
Boil in a large amount of salted water for 20–25 minutes.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
5
Mix the ready lazy dumplings with butter.
- Butter: 200 g
6
Serve hot with sour cream or other toppings.