
Socheniky made with margarine
Description
Goes wonderfully with tea and coffee. The dough for sochni should be soft and stick slightly to your hands. After it rests in the refrigerator, it will become easy to handle. When rolling it out you may omit dusting the work surface with flour. That dough consistency is very important and affects the finished pastries. Bear these nuances in mind and treat your loved ones to delicious baked goods.
Instructions
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Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2

Grate cold margarine on a coarse grater into the bowl.
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Step 3

Add eggs and 100 grams of sugar to the margarine. Whisk until combined.
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Step 4

Add the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
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Step 5

Start mixing with a spoon. Once it becomes hard to stir, knead by hand. The dough will stick to your hands at first but will gradually come together into a ball. If the dough stays loose for a long time, add a couple of spoonfuls of flour, rub flour on your hands, and continue kneading.
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Step 6

The finished dough is soft and pliable. It may stick lightly to your hands. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 40 minutes.
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Step 7

While the dough cools, prepare the filling. In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, 2 egg whites, 70 grams of sugar, 0.5 tsp salt, and starch.
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Step 8

Stir vigorously with a spoon until homogeneous.
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Step 9

When the time is up, take the dough out of the refrigerator. Divide it into two equal parts. Roll out one part into a sheet about 0.3 cm thick.
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Step 10

Cut out circles 12–13 cm in diameter.
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Step 11

On each round, closer to the center, place a tablespoon of cottage cheese filling. Cover with half a piece of dough on top and press lightly with the palm of your hand.
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Step 12

Arrange the prepared pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with whole egg or egg white. Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for 20 minutes.
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Step 13

When the time is up, take the sochniki out of the oven. Transfer them off the baking sheet and let cool.
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Step 14

Serve with your favorite drinks.