Cheese-filled pastries in dough

Cornets with salty cheese in sourdough - a delicious and flavorful recipe

Recipe description
Salty cheese croissants are a perfect choice for a quick snack, a tasty breakfast or even to impress your guests with a warm appetizer. These croutons have a fluffy texture and a salty taste, thanks to the cottage cheese. What's more, they're very versatile - you can fill them with different ingredients such as slices of meat or vegetables. Preparation is simple and the result is well worth the effort.

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 30-35 minutes
Total time: 50-55 minutes
Number of servings: 12 croissants

Ingredients
- 600-650 g flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cube fresh yeast (25 g)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 200 g lukewarm milk
- 100 g mineral water
- 1 egg + 1 egg white
- 100 ml oil
- 200 g telemea cheese (salted)
- Optional: turkey slices for the filling
- For basting: 1 egg yolk + 2-3 tablespoons milk
- Susan to sprinkle on top

Preparation step by step

1. Yeast activation
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast cube in 50 ml of lukewarm milk, add the teaspoon of sugar and stir gently. Allow the yeast to sit for 10-15 minutes, until foam forms on top.

2. Preparing the dough
Place the flour and salt in a large bowl. Mix well with a whisk to combine evenly. Make a dimple in the center of the flour mixture and add the activated yeast.

3. Adding the wet ingredients
Add the remaining lukewarm milk, mineral water and half the amount of oil over the yeast. Mix gently with a spatula or your hands until the ingredients begin to combine.

4. Incorporating the cheese
In a separate bowl, crumble the cottage cheese with a fork or grate. Mix the cheese with the egg and egg white until smooth, then add to the dough.

5. Kneading the dough
Continue to knead the dough, gradually adding the remaining oil and, if necessary, a little more flour, until the dough is smooth and no longer sticks to your hands. It is important that the dough is elastic but not too stiff.

6. Dough rising
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and leave to rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in volume.

7. Shaping the horns
Once the dough has risen, remove it from the bowl and knead it a little on a floured surface. Divide the dough into 3 equal parts. Roll out each part into a circle with a rolling pin. Cut each circle into 8 triangles.

8. Filling and forming the horns
If you wish, you can add slices of turkey meat to each triangle before rolling them out. Rotate each triangle from the bottom to the top, forming horns. Place the horns on a tray lined with baking paper, leaving enough space between them to rise.

9. Second baking
Let the croissants rise for about 15 minutes, covered with a damp towel.

10. Spreading and baking
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Mix the egg yolk with 2-3 tablespoons of milk and brush the mixture over the croissants. Sprinkle the sesame on top for a delicious look. Bake the croissants for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.

11. Cooling and serving
Once out of the oven, cover the tray with a clean towel or paper towel to keep them soft. These croissants can be served warm or at room temperature, and are ideal for taking to the office or on trips.

Helpful hints
- For a more intense flavor, you can add dried herbs to the dough, such as oregano or thyme.
- Instead of telemea cheese, you can use feta or ricotta, depending on your preference.
- If you like fluffier croissants, you can add a little yogurt to the batter.

Nutritional benefits
These croissants are a good source of carbohydrates from the flour, protein from the cheese and eggs, and healthy fats from the oil. The cottage cheese contains calcium, essential for bone health, and the egg adds important vitamins and minerals to the body.

Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use dried yeast?
Yes, you can replace fresh yeast with dry yeast. Use about 7 g dry yeast and follow the same steps.

2. How can I store croissants?
The croissants can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. You can also freeze the croissants to keep them longer.

3. What drinks go well with these croissants?
The salted cheese croissants can be enjoyed with plain yogurt or a yogurt-based drink such as a smoothie. A hot tea or freshly brewed juice also adds flavor to the meal.

Now that you've got all the information you need, all that's left to do is get cooking! Making these salted cheese croissants is sure to bring a touch of joy to your kitchen. Enjoy!

 Ingredients: 600-650g flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 cube of yeast, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 200g milk, 100g sparkling water, 1 egg + 1 egg white, 100ml oil, 200g salty telemea cheese. Optional: slices of meat to fill some of the croissants. For brushing: 1 egg yolk, 2-3 tablespoons of milk, sesame seeds for sprinkling on top.