Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.25 cup

all-purpose flour

1 tsp

baking powder

0.5 cup

butter

softened

3 tbsp

white sugar

2 unit

eggs

0.75 cup

milk

16 ounce

cream-style cottage cheese

2 tbsp

butter

1 unit

egg

1 tbsp

sour cream

0.5 tsp

salt

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2
~5 min

Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~5 min

In a medium-size bowl, mix flour, baking powder, softened butter, and white sugar.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 4
~5 min

Stir in 2 eggs and milk.

Step 5
~5 min

In a separate bowl, mix cream-style cottage cheese with 2 tablespoons butter, 1 egg, sour cream, and salt.

Step 6
~5 min

Place half of the flour mixture in the greased baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~5 min

Cover with the cottage cheese mixture.

Step 8
~5 min

Top with the remaining flour mixture.

Step 9
~5 min

Bake for 50 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

Step 10
~5 min

Cool slightly, then cut into squares to serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a layer of fruit preserves between the flour and cottage cheese mixtures for added flavor.

Dust the top with powdered sugar after baking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with sour cream or fruit preserves.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fresh fruit salad
Bacon or sausage

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Eastern Europe

Cultural Significance

Traditional Jewish dish often served during holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Shavuot
Hanukkah

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Holiday
Potluck

Popularity Score

65/100

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