Description
Cottage cheese buns elevate breakfast with their pillowy texture and delicate flavor. Simple ingredients merge into golden-brown rolls that bring comfort and delight to morning tables, promising a delectable start you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (250 g) cottage cheese
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk or yogurt (as needed)
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or grated cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Arrange oven rack in the center position and heat to 375F (190C). Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper or light greasing.
- Blending: Combine cottage cheese, eggs, and oil in a mixing bowl, whisking until uniform and creamy. Using an electric blender can create a smoother consistency while preserving slight cheese texture.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar together in a separate container, ensuring even distribution of leavening agents.
- Dough Formation: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring gently until a cohesive, slightly tacky dough emerges. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
- Shaping and Topping: Portion dough onto prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop, creating 8-10 rustic mounds. Optional: Sprinkle with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or grated cheese for enhanced flavor and visual appeal.
- Baking: Transfer to preheated oven and bake 15-18 minutes until buns develop a golden-brown exterior and pass the toothpick test, indicating complete internal cooking.
- Serving: Transfer buns to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to rest briefly before serving. Ideal when consumed warm or at ambient temperature.
Notes
- Use a blender or immersion blender to create an ultra-smooth cottage cheese base, ensuring a consistent dough texture and eliminating large cheese lumps.
- Watch for a soft, slightly sticky dough – don’t overmix, as this can make the buns tough and dense. Stop mixing when ingredients are just combined.
- Experiment with different seed toppings like sunflower, pumpkin, or everything bagel seasoning to add crunch and extra flavor profiles.
- Swap wheat flour with a gluten-free blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals, ensuring the same delightful texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg