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Ukrainian Varenyky with Cottage Cheese

Homemade Ukrainian dumplings filled with a creamy cottage cheese mixture.

60 minutes4 servings
Ukrainian Varenyky with Cottage Cheese
Photo: Валентина Тимків · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and egg. Gradually add warm water to form a soft dough. Knead for 10 minutes, then let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix cottage cheese, egg, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  3. Roll out the dough and cut into small circles. Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of each circle.
  4. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
  5. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the varenyky and cook until they float to the surface, about 5 minutes.
  6. Drain and serve with melted butter and sour cream.

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