Romanian cozonac with cottage cheese
Description
Homemade pastries for tea. If you loved sweet cheese-filled pastries as a child, you'll definitely enjoy this dish from Romanian cuisine. Thanks to the juicy filling and sweet dough, the baked goods turn out deliciously tasty. Orange or lemon zest gives them an unforgettable citrus aroma. To find out, serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients for the dough. Sift the flour beforehand. In a separate bowl, combine the milk with melted butter, then beat in a raw chicken egg.
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Step 2
Pour the mixture of liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and knead until you get a smooth, elastic dough. Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for a couple of hours.
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Step 3
While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. Mix the cottage cheese with egg, sugar, turmeric, zest, and sour cream. Add raisins and thoroughly mix everything.
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Step 4
When the dough has doubled in size, divide it into two parts. Roll out the first part into a circle and place it in a baking pan. Then, take the second part and braid it, arranging it around the edge to form a rim. Place the filling in the center.
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Step 5
Brush the edges of the dough with a mixture of beaten quail egg, milk, and honey. Place the kozunak in an oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius for forty minutes.