Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 1/4 cups of Bakers Corner all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt. Make a well in the center, then crack in 2 of the Goldhen large eggs, add 3 tablespoons of melted Countryside Creamery butter, and pour in 2/3 cup of water. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine 24 ounces of Friendly Farms cottage cheese, 1 1/4 cups of Friendly Farms sour cream, and 5 ounces of the shredded Specially Selected Aged Reserve white cheddar. Add 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of Stonemill garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper, then mix until well combined.
- After the dough has rested, divide it into two equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion into a thin rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick. Repeat with the second portion of dough.
- Spread half of the cheese filling over one of the rolled-out doughs, leaving a small border around the edges. Carefully roll the dough tightly into a log. Repeat with the second portion of dough and remaining filling.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with some of the remaining melted butter. Place the rolled strukli seam-side down in the dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups of Countryside Creamery half-and-half with the remaining 1 egg. Pour this mixture over the assembled strukli in the baking dish. Top with the remaining shredded white cheddar.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let it cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- Allow the strukli to cool completely before storing.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.
- You can freeze unbaked strukli for up to 2 months.