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farmer cheese piroshki on a tray

FARMER CHEESE PIROSHKI

Julie Chelombitko
Course bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Servings 16 PIROSHKI

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ cup whole milk warm
  • 5 tbsp white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tsp dry yeast
  • 1 egg
  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 3 ½ cups flour
  • 2 cups farmer cheese or drained cottage cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup white sugar

Instructions
 

  • Activate the yeast by warming up milk up to 110°F add sugar and sprinkle with yeast. Let sit for about 5-7 minutes till foamy and activated.
  • Add salt egg and melted butter.
  • In an electric mixer with the dough hook mix in flour 1 cup at a time.
  • Knead the dough for about 8 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm location for about 2 hours or until the dough has doubled in size.
  • Prepare filling in the meantime by creaming together cream cheese, farmer cheese, and sugar. Set aside until dough is ready.
  • On an oiled surface, invert the dough and portion into 16 equal pieces.
  • Take one piece of dough and using a rolling pin roll out evenly into an oval shape.
  • Onto one end place a tablespoon of filling and spread with the back of a spoon.
  • Fold in edges and roll halfway, using a paring knife cut 2-3 slits on the top portion as pictured. Finish rolling all the way and pinch ends into the roll so the dough won't unroll.
  • Place filled rolls onto a lined baking sheet and let rise another 30-45 minutes depending on the temperature in your home. The rolls should double in size. Prepare egg wash by beating one egg with a fork and using a brush, brush onto rolls. Sprinkle with sugar for an extra special finish that will crystalize beautifully.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
  • Enjoy with milk or coffee.
  • **Store covered with a tea towel.
Keyword breakfast, CREAM CHEESE, dessert, FARMER CHEESE, PIROSHKI, ROLLS