Polish Sweet Cheese Rolls, or “Drożdżówki z Serem”, are a beloved treat in Polish cuisine. These soft, fluffy rolls are made with a rich yeast dough and filled with a creamy, lightly sweetened cheese mixture. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack with coffee or tea, these homemade rolls bring a touch of tradition and warmth to your kitchen. Let’s dive into this delightful recipe!
Ingredients
For the Yeast Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups (420g) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (7g) active dry yeast
- 1 cup (240ml) warm milk
- 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
- 1/4 cup (60g) butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups (340g) farmer’s cheese
- 1/4 cup (60ml) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Yeast Dough: In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-6 minutes. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the farmer’s cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Shape the Rolls: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it onto a floured surface. UDivide the dough into 10-12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten slightly. Using your fingers or the back of a spoon, create a small well in the center of each dough ball. Fill the well with a spoonful of the cheese mixture.
- Proof and Bake: Place the shaped rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each roll. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for 30 minutes.Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).Bake the rolls for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack.Serve warm or at room temperature. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Conclusion
These Polish Sweet Cheese Rolls are a delicious blend of soft, pillowy dough and creamy, sweet cheese filling. Perfect for any occasion, they bring a taste of Polish tradition to your home. Enjoy them fresh from the oven for a comforting and nostalgic treat!
Polish Sweet Cheese Rolls: A Traditional Treat
Soft yeast rolls filled with a sweet farmer’scheese mixture, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.
For the Yeast Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups 420g all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (7g active dry yeast)
- 1 cup 240ml warm milk
- 1/4 cup 50g sugar
- 1/4 cup 60g butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups 340g farmer’s cheese
- 1/4 cup 60ml sour cream
- 1/4 cup 30g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Prepare the Yeast Dough: In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-6 minutes. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the farmer’s cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Shape the Rolls: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it onto a floured surface. UDivide the dough into 10-12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten slightly. Using your fingers or the back of a spoon, create a small well in the center of each dough ball. Fill the well with a spoonful of the cheese mixture.
- Proof and Bake: Place the shaped rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each roll. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.