Description
Homemade quick cottage cheese buns invite comfort and warmth to kitchen tables everywhere. Simple ingredients blend seamlessly into golden-brown treasures you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (250 g) cottage cheese
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
Liquid and Finishing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk or yogurt (as needed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or grated cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190C (375F) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a light grease coating.
- Whisk cottage cheese, eggs, and olive oil or melted butter in a large mixing bowl until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar using a whisk.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully to create a soft, cohesive dough.
- If the dough appears too dense, introduce milk or yogurt one tablespoon at a time, ensuring the texture remains workable but not excessively sticky.
- Divide the dough into 8-10 uniform portions, gently rolling each into a smooth spherical shape.
- Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining consistent spacing between them.
- Apply a beaten egg wash across the surface of each bun, creating a glossy exterior.
- Optional: Sprinkle seeds or grated cheese atop the buns for additional flavor and texture.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, monitoring until the buns develop a rich golden-brown color.
- Test doneness by tapping the buns; they should produce a hollow sound when fully baked.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack, allowing the buns to cool for several minutes.
- Serve warm, accompanied by butter, cream cheese, or use as a foundation for sandwiches.
Notes
- Swap cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor profile and added protein boost.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blends to make these buns suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Adding herbs like rosemary or thyme can elevate the buns’ taste and create a more gourmet experience.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother mixing and better dough consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg