If you are looking for a simple, delicious recipe that doesn’t require too much effort, yeast-free cheese pies are just what you need! These pies are yeast-free, so there is no risk of the dough not rising properly or having to wait a long time for it to rise. This recipe is ideal for anyone who wants a quick snack.
The recipe for yeast-free cheese pies is perfect for replacing any other type of snack or dessert and can be customized with various ingredients, such as aromatic herbs, dill, or even a little green onion. You can also experiment with different types of cheese to achieve a unique texture and taste.
Tips:
- Make the dough as smooth as possible – instead of overmixing, work it until it is smooth. Overworked dough will become dense and heavy, and the pies will not be as fluffy. If you want a light and airy texture, don’t overdo the kneading.
- Don’t overdo the filling – Although the temptation to add a lot of cheese is great, too much filling can make the pies heavy or cause them to leak during baking. Add a moderate amount and make sure it is evenly distributed.
- Variations with sweet filling – If you like to experiment, try adding a sweet filling, such as sweet cow’s cheese with sugar or raisins.
- Let them cool a little before eating – Although it’s hard to resist, the pies are much better when they’re not piping hot. Let them cool for a few minutes, and you will notice how the taste of the cheese and dough becomes more pronounced.
- Try a sauce for serving – For extra flavor, you can serve the pies with a quick yogurt and dill sauce or garlic sour cream. These go perfectly with the salty taste of the cheese and will add a new dimension to the dish.
Ingredients
- For the dough:
- Flour1¾ cups
- Water½ cup
- Salt½ tsp
- Oil1 tbsp
- For the filling:
- Cottage cheese⅔ cup
- Egg1
- For greasing:
- Egg1
Per serving
Method
- Add the flour to a deep bowl.
- Pour in the warm water.
- Add half a teaspoon of salt.
- Pour in the oil.
- Knead the dough and form it into a ball.
- Prepare the filling: add an egg to the cheese and mix. I used salty telemea cheese, but you can also use cottage cheese.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and roll out each part with a rolling pin into an oval shape.
- Place 2 tablespoons of cheese filling in the center of the rolled-out dough, along the oval.
- Roll out the dough with the filling.
- Roll out the dough to form a pie.
- Beat an egg and brush it onto the pies transferred onto baking paper in the tray.
- Bake the pies in the oven at 180 degrees for 35-40 minutes.