Ingredients

  • 2 packages active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 7 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 4 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • CHEESE FILLING
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 -3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Method

  • Combine all ingredients of cheese filling and blend in food processor, refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt, cut in butter until crumbly.
  • Stir in yeast, eggs, and whipping cream.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured surface, knead until smooth, about 2-3 minutes- place in a greased bowl, turn greased side up.
  • Cover, refrigerate until firm- 6 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees, roll out dough, on sugared or floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness.
  • Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares.
  • Spoon 1 tsp.
  • of cheese filling in center of each square.
  • Bring two opposite corners to center, pinch to seal.
  • Wet fingertips with a little bit of water.
  • Fold sealed tip to one side, pinch to seal.
  • Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.