Cheese and cottage cheese buns
Description
This combination is not very common in our region, but it is quite widespread in Caucasian cuisine. In fact, this simple recipe for cheese and cottage cheese buns is a smaller version of traditional pies, for example, in Ossetia and other regions of the Caucasus. The buns are slightly smaller in size, but their taste is just as amazing, so anyone who enjoys such dishes will surely love this recipe. It's incredibly delicious, and the aroma of the baking buns will start driving you crazy as soon as you put them in the oven. 1) Add sugar and salt to warm water, mix in the yeast, and stir until the granules are completely dissolved. 2) Add flour to this mixture, stir, then pour in the vegetable oil. Knead the ingredients into a soft, slightly sticky dough. Cover the bowl with a towel and place it in a warm spot for 40 minutes. 3) While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. Place the cottage cheese into a bowl and mash it with a fork. Grate the suluguni on a coarse grater, chop the herbs finely, add everything to the cottage cheese, season with salt, and mix until smooth. 4) Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a work surface and divide it into 6–8 equal pieces. Divide the filling into the same number of portions and shape each into a small ball. 5) Take one piece of dough, roll it into a ball, then flatten it gently into a round patty. Place a portion of filling in the center, then gather the edges of the dough over the filling, sealing it completely. Flip the bun so the seam is facing down, press it lightly with your palm to flatten it slightly, then make a small hole (4–5 mm) in the center of the top. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling portions. 6) Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush them with beaten egg and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) for 30 minutes. 7) Once the buns turn a nice golden-brown color, remove them from the oven, brush them with butter, and serve. Enjoy your meal!