Name: How to Make Dumplings Like a Ukrainian Grandma
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Filling:; 350g (12 1/2 ounces) cottage cheese; 1 large egg yolk; 1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume For the Dough:; 285g all-purpose flour (10 ounces; about 2 1/4 cups), divided, plus more for dusting; 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume; 56g unsalted butter (4 tablespoons), cut into 1-inch cubes, and softened to about 65°F or 18°C; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon (15ml) sour cream; 1/3 cup water (70ml), room temperature To Assemble and Serve:; 2 tablespoons (20g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume; 28g unsalted butter (about 1 ounce; 2 tablespoons), softened and cut into 4 pieces; Sour cream or crème fraîche, for serving; Small handful chopped dill, for serving (optional)

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This recipe will guide you through making dumplings like a Ukrainian grandma. Fill the dough with a mixture of cottage cheese, egg yolk, and salt, then wrap it in a tender dough made with flour, butter, egg, and sour cream. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of dill.

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For The Filling

350g (12 1/2 ounces) cottage cheese

1 large egg yolk

1/4 Teaspoon Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt; For Table Salt, Use Half As Much By Volume For The Dough

285g all-purpose flour (10 ounces; about 2 1/4 cups), divided, plus more for dusting

1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume

56g unsalted butter (4 tablespoons), cut into 1-inch cubes, and softened to about 65°F or 18°C

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 tablespoon (15ml) sour cream

1/3 Cup Water (70ml), Room Temperature To Assemble And Serve

2 tablespoons (20g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume

28g unsalted butter (about 1 ounce; 2 tablespoons), softened and cut into 4 pieces

Sour cream or crème fraîche, for serving

Small handful chopped dill, for serving (optional)

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