Cottage Cheese Dinner Rolls

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine the cottage cheese, 1/4 cup water, sugar, butter, and salt. Heat the mixture over low heat until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Allow it to cool to lukewarm.

2. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese mixture with the yeast mixture. Add the egg and 2 cups of flour. Mix well until smooth.

4. Gradually stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. You may not need to use all 4 cups of flour, so add it slowly until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky.

5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until the dough is elastic and smooth. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.

6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise for an additional 30-45 minutes.

7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown on top. You can brush them with melted butter as soon as they come out of the oven for a shiny finish.

8. Serve these Cottage Cheese Dinner Rolls warm with a slather of butter or use them to make sandwiches.