Healthy Cottage Cheese Buns | Light, Fluffy & High Protein
Ingredients
- Cottage cheese2 ¼ cups
- Flour2 ¼ cups
- Salt1 tsp
- Baking powder2 tsp
- Egg1
- Sesame seed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Optionally blend the cottage cheese until smooth, then transfer it to a large bowl.
- Mix in the flour, baking powder and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough gently on a lightly floured surface until smooth, adding flour 1 tablespoon at a time only if it is too sticky.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions of 90–100 g each, roll each into a smooth ball and place on the tray.
- Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water, brush over the buns and sprinkle with sesame seeds if you like.
- Oven: bake for 30–35 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.
- Air fryer: preheat to 350°F (180°C), lightly spray the basket, and cook a few buns at a time without overcrowding for 10–15 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
- Let the buns cool for at least 10–15 minutes before serving.
Summarized from The Cooking Foodie's video. Watch it for the details.
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