Recipes

Ingredients

• 1.1 lb (500 g) flour
• 14 oz (400 g) crumbled farmer's cheese (or cottage cheese)
• 8.8 oz (250 g) butter (room temperature)
• 1 baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs (for brushing)
• Sesame seeds or caraway seeds as desired

Steps

1. Prepare all ingredients and your work surface.
2. Place the softened butter in a deep bowl and mash it well with a fork.
3. Add the crumbled cheese and a teaspoon of salt to the butter.
4. Use your hands to combine the butter and cheese into a smooth mixture.
5. Mix in the baking powder and flour.
6. Knead by hand into a soft, smooth dough that does not stick, with no need for a long resting time.
7. On a floured surface, roll out the dough with a rolling pin to about the thickness of a finger.
8. Use a glass or cookie cutter to cut out biscuits and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Brush each biscuit with beaten egg yolk.
10. Sprinkle with sesame or caraway seeds if desired.
11. Bake in a preheated oven at 392°F (200°C) (400°F) for about 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.