Make Your Own Breakfast Goodies

Yum... Cottage Cheese Rolls. I know the name is not super appealing, but really, these are tasty. I am not a lover of cottage cheese on its own, but added to other dishes, it is a great, gooey, delicious source of protein.

This is my mom's recipe, so I love making it both because it is tasty and for the nostalgia. I love telling my kids, "my mom made this for me, too".

This recipe makes 2 8-inch round pans of rolls. I usually freeze one pan (unbaked) for later use (bonus!). This time I was using up 3 cups of cottage cheese, so I made three batches and froze the last two batches as a roll of dough (after rolling up the dough with the filling in it), wrapped twice in plastic wrap and once in foil. When it is time to use it, I can let it thaw a bit, then slice it while it is still chilled (the dough will be easier to handle). Once it is cut, I will let it sit in the pans until it has risen (it will probably take about twice a long as if you made it fresh, since it will be cold to start).


Cottage Cheese Rolls

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
(mix these ingredients in a large bowl)


1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 stick butter or shortening or a combination of both, cut into pieces
(cut the cottage cheese and butter in using two knives or a pastry cutter until the dough is in large chunks)

1/4 cup warm water
4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
(add the yeast to the water to let it proof (it will bubble up) - about 5 minutes)

1 egg
(beat the egg into the yeast mixture and add to the flour mixture).

Stir in the egg mixture until all the flour is absorbed into the dough. The dough will be sticky. Turn out onto a well floured surface, turn it over a few times to cover it with flour so that it is easier to handle. Then pat or roll out into a 12 by 12 inch square.
Mix together the filling:

2/3 cup finely chopped pecans
2/3 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Spread filling over dough, roll up and cut into 18 slices. Place nine rolls in to a greased 8-inch round baking pan, repeat with another 8-inch pan. Let rise until doubled (about 45 minutes).

Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Enjoy!  And for more homemade breakfast delights, view Make Your Own Waffles.