Túrós Batyu (Sweet Cheese Pastries) - Egg-Free

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup Butter (cold, unsalted)
• 0.5 cup Sour Cream
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 1 lb Túró (Hungarian Curd Cheese)
• 0.5 cup Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 tsp Lemon Zest
• 2 tbsp Milk (for brushing)

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 2.5 cups of All-Purpose Flour and the 0.5 tsp of Salt. Add the 1 cup of cold, unsalted Butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
2. 2Stir in the 0.5 cup of Sour Cream until the dough just begins to come together. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
3. 3In a separate medium bowl, combine the 1 lb of Túró (Hungarian Curd Cheese), the 0.5 cup of Sugar, the 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract, and the 1 tsp of Lemon Zest. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
4. 4Lightly flour a clean work surface. Unwrap the chilled dough and roll it out to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut the dough into 8 equal squares.
5. 5Place a heaping spoonful of the túró cheese filling into the center of each dough square. Fold the dough over the filling to create a triangle or a square shape, ensuring the filling is enclosed. Press the edges firmly to seal them completely.
6. 6Arrange the filled pastries on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops of each pastry with the 2 tbsp of Milk.
7. 7Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed up and a beautiful golden brown color.

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