Ukrainian Cheese Crust Pyrizhky

1. 1

   Cream the butter with the cottage cheese and sugar.

2. 2

   Sift the flour with the cinnamon and salt.

3. 3

   Combine both mixtures and mix well.

4. 4

   Chill thoroughly.

5. 5

   Pit the prunes, split into halves, and fill each half with a mixture of the nuts and honey.

6. 6

   Roll the dough 1/8 inch thick and cut into rounds.

7. 7

   Place the filled prune-half on each round, bring the edges together, seal, and shape into an oblong.

8. 8

   This is the traditional shape for pyrizhky.

9. 9

   Place on a baking sheet, brush with melted butter, and make a slit on the top of each for the steam to escape.

10. 10

    Bake in a moderate over 350 degrees F.

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    for 15 to 20 minutes, or until delicately browned.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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