Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a deep bowl, break 2 eggs and add a pinch of salt. Whisk together until combined.
- Add sugar and vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract) to the eggs. Mix with a whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is homogeneous.
- Add the cottage cheese to the egg mixture and stir thoroughly until smooth.
- Pour in the vegetable oil and mix again until incorporated.
- Add Flour and Baking Powder:
- Gradually sift the flour into the mixture, adding it in portions. Stir gently after each addition to incorporate the flour into the wet ingredients.
- Sift in the baking powder with the last portion of flour. Mix until the dough starts to come together.
- Knead the Dough:
- Once the dough becomes too heavy to stir with a spoon, transfer it onto a lightly floured surface.
- Knead the dough for a few minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Add a little more flour if the dough is too sticky.
- Shape the Buns:
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a ball and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each bun.
- Prepare the Egg Wash:
- In a small bowl, beat the egg yolk with milk or cream until well combined.
- Brush and Bake:
- Brush the tops of each bun with the egg wash mixture using a pastry brush.
- Bake the Buns:
- Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 25 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown on top and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve:
- Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, dust the tops of the buns with powdered sugar before serving.
These cottage cheese buns are best enjoyed fresh and warm, with a cup of tea or coffee. They have a delightful golden crust and a soft, fluffy interior, making them a perfect treat for any time of the day. Enjoy the simplicity and deliciousness of these homemade buns!
