Cottage Cheese Sticks

Combine cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp sugar, and 2 tbsp sour cream in a bowl, mixing until smooth and well blended.

Add 0.5 tsp household soda to the mixture and stir gently to incorporate throughout.

Gradually add 8 tbsp flour to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft, workable dough forms that holds together without being sticky.

Dust a work surface with flour and turn the dough out onto it, kneading lightly 2-3 times until smooth.

Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and shape each into a long, even stick or log approximately 4 inches long.

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.

Carefully lower the cottage cheese sticks into the boiling water and cook until they float to the surface.

Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes after floating to ensure they are fully cooked through.

Remove the sticks with a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving plate, draining well.

Serve warm, plain or with additional sour cream, melted butter, or jam according to preference.