Dumplings with cottage cheese for a large family
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Varenyky are a traditional dish of Ukrainian cuisine. They can be made with any filling, but especially delicious are varenyky with cottage cheese. To add variety, include some chopped dried fruits—raisins or prunes—in the filling. Additionally, for convenience, you can use a special varenyky maker, though they can also be shaped by hand. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the dough: mix the flour with baking soda, salt, and kefir. Knead a soft dough and wrap it in a bag. Let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Prepare the filling: mix cottage cheese with starch, sugar, egg, and raisins. Divide the dough into several parts and roll out into sheets. Place onto a dumpling mold.
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Step 3
3. Place the cottage cheese filling, then cover it with the second layer of dough. Roll the pin over the form several times to cut the dough.
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Step 4
4. In boiling water, make a whirlpool and gently place the dumplings (6-8 pieces) into it. Cook for 3-4 minutes depending on size, until the dumplings float to the surface.
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Step 5
5. Remove the cooked dumplings with a slotted spoon. Serve with butter.