Homemade knots: extra soft and fluffy
INGREDIENTS:
200 ml (1 cup) lukewarm milk
100 ml (1/2 cup) lukewarm water
20 g (3 tbsp) sugar
7g dry yeast
70 ml (1/4 cup) vegetable oil
1 egg white
540 g (4 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
6g (1 tsp) salt
60g (1/4 cup) butter + for brushing
150g feta cheese
50g cottage cheese
Egg yolk + milk
Sesame seeds
Mehod :
In a bowl add the milk, water, sugar, yeast, vegetable oil and egg white and mix. Add flour, salt and continue mixing.
When the dough begins to form, knead it with your hands. Add the butter and continue to knead to obtain a smooth and elastic dough. Cover with cling film and let rise for 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Mix the feta cheese and curd to prepare them for the filling of the buns.
When the time is up, remove the dough from the bowl and transfer it to the work surface. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and form into balls.
Roll out each ball and brush with butter. Spread the cheese mixture on one side and spread it out. Flatten it a bit and form the shape of the knot.
Transfer the knots to the baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover them with a kitchen towel and let them rise for 30 minutes.
After 20 minutes brush the knots with egg yolk + milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Transfer to the oven and bake at 180°C/360°F for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
