Tvorog Scones (Sochniki)

Tvorog Scones (Sochniki)

40 min
Medium
1 serv.
222 g / 1 serv.

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Tender shortcrust scones with tvorog filling and lemon zest. Classic homemade pastry for tea.

  1. Beat softened butter with powdered sugar and a pinch of salt until fluffy.
  2. Add egg and sour cream, mix until smooth.
  3. Sift flour with baking powder, add to the butter mixture and knead a soft dough.
  4. For the filling, rub tvorog through a sieve, add remaining powdered sugar and zest of half a lemon, mix well.
  5. Roll out the dough to 5–7 mm thickness, cut out circles 8–10 cm in diameter.
  6. Place tvorog filling on one half of each circle, cover with the other half, lightly press the edges.
  7. Place sochniki on a baking sheet lined with parchment, brush with beaten egg yolk.
  8. Bake in a preheated 180°C oven for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool on a wire rack and serve with tea.
600
271 kcal / 100 g
kcal
18.5 g
8.4 g / 100 g
Protein
68.6 g
31.0 g / 100 g
Carbohydrates
27.5 g
12.4 g / 100 g
Fats