1 cup (250 g) cottage cheese (drained & pressed dry)
1 egg yolk (for dough)
1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for brushing)
👩🍳 Instructions
Activate yeast Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let stand 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Make the dough In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Add butter, cottage cheese, egg yolk, and yeast mixture. Knead into a soft dough (not sticky).
First rise Cover and let rise 45–60 minutes until doubled.
Laminate for layers (important!) Roll dough into a rectangle. Fold into thirds (like a letter). Turn 90°, roll again, fold again. Rest 15 minutes. Repeat once more for flaky layers.
Shape Roll dough to about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick. Cut circles with a biscuit cutter or glass.
Second rise Place on baking sheet, cover, rest 20 minutes.
Brush & score Brush tops with egg yolk + milk. Lightly score a criss-cross pattern on top.
Bake Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
