Four Star Rugelach + Cinnamon Twists

1. 1

   Spoon cheese into a sieve over a bowl and allow it to drain.

2. 2

   Using a rubber spatula, toss cheese occasionally.

3. 3

   Remove 1 cup of the drained cheese for the dough.

4. 4

   Process flour and salt just to combine.

5. 5

   Scatter all the butter pieces over and process with on/off pulses until butter appears to disappear into the flour mix.

6. 6

   Scatter the 1 cup cottage cheese over the mix and process with on/off pulses just until comes together into a cohesive ball.

7. 7

   Divide dough into quarters; shape each into a flat disk.

8. 8

   Wrap in plastic and refrigerate until firm, at leat 4 hours; or freeze, well wrapper, up to 1 month.

9. 9

   Line baking sheet wtih foil.

10. 10

    Combine sugar and cinnamon.

11. 11

    Remove one dough package at a time from refrigerator.

12. 12

    Set aside for 10 minutes before rolling on a lightly floured surface, roll into a circle.

13. 13

    With a small metal spatula, spread only 1 tablespoon jam very thinly over dough.

14. 14

    Sprinkle with 2 tablespoon cinnamon-sugar, then with 1/4 cup nuts and 2 tablespoon currants.

15. 15

    With rolling pin, lightly roll to press filling ingredients into the dough.

16. 16

    Using a sharp knife, cut circle into 16 pie-shaped wedges; roll.

17. 17

    Place 1 inch point down, on foil-lined sheet.

18. 18

    Make 36 pastries.

19. 19

    Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.