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Cottage Cheese Buns

This cottage cheese buns recipe is ready in under 1 hour, protein-packed, and made with just 5 ingredients. A simple, satisfying option for any time of day.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Lunch
Cuisine: Danish
Keyword: Cottage Cheese, Easy Baking, Gluten-Free, Healthy, High-Protein, Oats, Scandinavian Food
Servings: 4
Calories: 729kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor (optional)
  • Dough scraper
  • Pastry brush

Ingredients

  • 500 g cottage cheese
  • 400 g fine rolled oats
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 dl seeds e.g. pumpkin seeds or sunflower
  • 1 tsp coarse salt
  • 1 egg for brushing (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven
    Start by setting your oven to 200°C (fan) and let it fully heat while you prepare the dough.
  • Mix It All Together
    Add the cottage cheese, oats, eggs, seeds, and salt to a bowl or food processor. Stir or pulse until the dough comes together — it should be a little rustic and sticky, but that’s part of the charm.
  • Shape Your Buns
    Use a spoon to scoop and shape the dough directly from the bowl or food processor. Drop the buns onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. No need to be precise — they’re meant to look cozy and imperfect.
  • Add a Finishing Touch
    Brush the tops with a bit of beaten egg for that golden glow. Feel free to sprinkle on some extra seeds if you’re feeling fancy.
  • Bake Until Golden and Delicious
    Pop them into a preheated oven at 200°C (fan) and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until they’re golden, slightly crisp on the outside, and fully baked through.
  • Let Them Rest (Just a Bit)
    Transfer the buns to a wire rack and let them cool slightly. This helps set the texture — and gives you just enough time to make your favorite filling.
    Store any leftovers in an airtight container or sealed bag for up to 3 days, so you can enjoy them fresh and cozy whenever you want.

Notes

  • How to Easily Shape the Buns – I’m really not a fan of getting sticky dough all over my hands, so I use an old trick my grandmother once taught me: Pour boiling water into a cup, dip a tablespoon into the water, and use the wet spoon to scoop and drop the dough onto the baking paper. The buns shouldn’t look too “perfect” — they’re meant to be a little rustic. But if you want to shape them a bit more, just dip the spoon again and gently round them out directly on the tray.
  • Freeze Tip – Freeze the buns right after baking or once they've cooled slightly to preserve the best texture when defrosted. Just pop them into a ziplock or any freezer-safe bag — simple as that!