Lazy dumplings: classic recipe

Prepare all the necessary ingredients for lazy dumplings according to the classic recipe. It is better to buy cottage cheese with a fat content of 5% or higher, fresh, with a natural composition. Avoid dairy products with the addition of vegetable fats. An average egg of the first or second category is suitable per serving of cottage cheese. It is not advisable to add large eggs, as they may require more flour due to their weight. And this is undesirable. You can add a pinch of vanilla for flavor, but I will cook without it.

Beat one egg into each portion of cottage cheese. It is better to use cottage cheese that can be easily mashed with a fork, not too dry. But there should not be any excess moisture in the cottage cheese composition.

Add a portion of sugar to cottage cheese with egg. Mix everything well. I add 1 heaping tablespoon. If you like sweeter lazy dumplings, you can increase the portion by 1.5-2 times. But if you will be adding jam, honey or preserves at the end of cooking, then add 1 tablespoon of sugar.

Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the cottage cheese, mix everything thoroughly again. The cottage cheese should clump together well and hold its shape. If the cottage cheese falls apart after adding the flour, it should be mashed well with a fork until smooth.

Dust a board with 1 tablespoon of flour. This surface will be used to shape the lazy dumplings. It is better to add the flour in parts so that it spreads evenly on the board in a thin layer.

Place a portion of the dough on the floured board. I usually divide the dough into 2 parts.

Shape a roll from the cottage cheese dough, rolling it in flour on all sides.

Cut the prepared dough into portion-sized pieces. Carefully roll each piece in flour at the incisions. The dough will be quite tender, but don't let that scare you.

Bring water to a boil in a stewpan or pot. There should be enough water so that the lazy dumplings do not stick together during cooking.

Lower a portion of lazy dumplings into the boiling water. After the dumplings float to the surface, cook them for 1-1.5 minutes. They will be ready, no need to cook them longer. During cooking, you can gently stir the dumplings once with a silicone spatula, but no more. The main thing is not to damage the delicate dumplings.

Place the cooked delicate lazy dumplings on a plate and add butter.

Serve the lazy dumplings hot, with melted butter. You can also add sour cream, jam, or condensed milk to taste. If you have berries, you can decorate the dish with them. Fresh or frozen berries will work. Lazy dumplings, according to the classic recipe, are a great alternative to cottage cheese dishes, such as casserole or cheesecakes. They are quick and easy to make, and most importantly, can be made in advance. Enjoy your meal.