Description
Savory cottage cheese buns from Eastern Europe blend rustic charm with simple ingredients. Homemade bread lovers will appreciate these golden-brown, tender rolls that offer comfort and authentic flavor in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (250 g / 8.8 oz) cottage cheese
- 2 cups (250 g / 8.8 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) milk or yogurt (as needed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or grated cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 190C (375F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or apply a light grease coating.
- Wet Mixture: Blend cottage cheese, eggs, and olive oil or melted butter in a large bowl until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a separate container to ensure even distribution.
- Dough Formation: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, creating a soft, cohesive dough. If the texture seems dense, introduce milk or yogurt sparingly to maintain an ideal consistency.
- Shaping: Divide the dough into 8-10 equal portions, gently rolling each into smooth spheres. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet with consistent spacing.
- Finishing Touches: Brush the surface of each bun with beaten egg wash for a glossy finish. Optionally, sprinkle seeds or grated cheese for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Baking: Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes. Monitor until buns develop a rich golden-brown color and produce a hollow sound when tapped.
- Serving: Transfer baked buns to a wire rack for brief cooling. Serve warm, ideal with butter, cream cheese, or as a base for sandwiches.
Notes
- Adjust Moisture Carefully: Check dough consistency by adding milk or yogurt sparingly to prevent overly wet or dry texture, ensuring perfect bun softness.
- Egg Wash Technique: Brush beaten egg evenly across bun surfaces for a professional golden-brown finish that enhances visual appeal and adds subtle shine.
- Customize Flavor Profiles: Experiment with seed toppings like sesame, poppy, or everything bagel mix to introduce exciting taste variations and textural complexity.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend, adding xanthan gum for improved structural integrity and maintaining desired bun texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg