Shells made from cottage cheese dough
Description
Perfect with tea and coffee. The classic recipe for cheese-based dough shells can be enhanced with aromatic vanilla, cinnamon, or citrus zest, for example. This cookie is not only quick to prepare, but also stores well, remaining tender and crisp. Serve warm or chilled. Ideal with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Here are the ingredients needed to recreate the recipe for cheese dough shells in your own kitchen in just half an hour. Butter can be replaced with good quality margarine if necessary, and the amount of sugar depends on your taste preferences.
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Step 2
2. First, place softened butter and cottage cheese into a bowl. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. Add the egg and mix in the activated baking soda or baking powder.
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Step 3
3. Gradually add the sifted flour in several batches and knead a soft dough. It should not stick too much to your hands, but do not overdo the flour, otherwise the cookies will not be tender.
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Step 4
4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out circles. Place a little sugar in the center of each. If desired, in this simple recipe for cheese pastry shells, you can use brown sugar or a mixture of sugar with cinnamon.
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Step 5
5. Roll the circles, make small indentations with a fork. Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 15 minutes. Once the cottage cheese dough shells turn golden brown, they are ready to serve.