How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Thanksgiving Cottage Cheese Rolls?

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ½ teaspoons yeast (2 packets), ½ cup warm water, 2 cups small curd cottage cheese, ¼ cup sugar, and more.

Is Thanksgiving Cottage Cheese Rolls suitable as general?

Yes, Thanksgiving Cottage Cheese Rolls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Thanksgiving Cottage Cheese Rolls?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Thanksgiving Cottage Cheese Rolls Recipe

Name: Thanksgiving Cottage Cheese Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ½ teaspoons yeast (2 packets); ½ cup warm water; 2 cups small curd cottage cheese; ¼ cup sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 2 eggs; 4 ½ cups flour; ½ cup butter; butter, for greasing pie plates

Thanksgiving Cottage Cheese Rolls

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1042 kcal · General

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Sprinkle yeast into warm water, stir well and set aside for a few minutes to sponge.
2
While that's working, heat cottage cheese in the microwave (warm to the touch), then combine in a large bowl, with sugar, salt, soda, eggs and ONE cup flour; add yeast-water and beat for TWO minutes.
3
Add remaining flour--ONE CUP AT A TIME--beating well after each addition.
4
Sprinkle some extra flour on a table-top, knead dough for 30 seconds, into a SMOOTH ball; set aside.
5
Preheat oven to 100 (yes, 100) degrees--then turn it OFF; fill a smaller mixing bowl with HOTTEST tap water and place on bottom of oven (under the lowest rack); turn ON the oven LIGHT.
6
Generously grease a large mixing bowl; then place dough into large greased bowl and twist dough ball around so all of dough has a bit of grease on it; lightly cover bowl with square of plastic wrap.
7
Place covered bowl in warm oven; let dough rise until DOUBLED.
8
Melt butter in a shallow bowl; butter THREE pie plates; set aside.
9
Remove dough from warm spot, place on floured table-top.
10
Using a sharp knife, divide dough ball in HALF, then each half into half again (for a total of four balls).
11
Divide each of the four balls into SIX smaller portions (24 altogether).
12
Form each portion into a ball (fold edges snugly into bottom--it's okay to squish them gently), then holding onto that bottom stuff, dip the ball (head first!)
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into melted butter.
14
Place EIGHT balls into each pie plate; drizzle leftover butter over the rolls.
15
Cover each pie plate lightly with plastic, return pans to warm oven (refill the water if necessary); let rise until doubled again.
16
At end of rise time, remove pans and water bowl from oven; set rolls out of drafty spots---then.
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Preheat oven to 350; bake pans for 20 minutes (tops will be golden brown).
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Serve warm or cooled, with or without butter.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

Thanksgiving Cottage Cheese Rolls

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