Description
These Quick Cottage Cheese Buns are soft, slightly sweet, and perfect for a breakfast treat or snack. Made with full-fat cottage cheese and a blend of simple ingredients, these buns are fluffy and golden brown after baking. The addition of vinegar and baking soda helps create a tender crumb. Easy to prepare and ideal for sharing, these buns offer a delicious twist on traditional bread rolls.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (small curd, full fat)
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar
- 4 cups flour
Topping
- 1 egg (to brush the tops)
- 1/4 cup sugar (to sprinkle on tops)
Instructions
- Prepare the wet mixture: Combine the cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a blender, mixer, or food processor. Blend until you achieve a smooth and well-combined batter, ensuring the cottage cheese is broken down to avoid lumps.
- Add leavening agents and flour: In a small bowl, mix the baking soda with white vinegar. Pour this mixture into the blended wet ingredients. Then add the baking powder and gradually incorporate the flour, mixing until a sticky dough forms.
- Prepare the dough for shaping: Flour your work surface generously since the dough will be sticky. Divide the dough into 24 equal portions to ensure evenly sized buns.
- Shape the buns: Roll each portion into a round shape and place them spaced apart on a baking sheet to allow for expansion during baking. Make sure they have enough room to rise.
- Add toppings: Beat one egg and brush it lightly over the top of each bun. Sprinkle a fine layer of sugar on top to give the buns a sweet, golden crust once baked.
- Bake the buns: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the buns for about 20 minutes or until they turn golden brown on top. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
- Cool and store: Remove the buns from the oven and allow them to cool to room temperature before serving. To keep leftovers fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Using small curd, full-fat cottage cheese provides the best moisture and texture for these buns.
- Flouring the workspace is essential because the dough is sticky, making it easier to shape the buns.
- Brushing with egg and sprinkling sugar on top creates a shiny and sweet crust.
- These buns are best consumed within 2-3 days if stored properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Buns, Quick Buns, Breakfast Buns, Soft Buns, Homemade Buns, Cottage Cheese Bread
