Recipe(tried): Ukrainian Turnovers with Cheese

Turnovers are a great invention; a soft filling in an edible case. It is very handy packaging. These turnovers are favorites with young and old alike. Since they can be eaten by hand, no fork is necessary. Bryndzia gives the cheese filling its tangy taste. This filling is also used in varenyky.

Turnover Dough:

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 ounces butter
1/4 cup sour cream
1 egg white beaten with 2 teaspoons water for glaze

Cheese Filling:

4 ounces dry farmer cheese
4 ounces crumbled bryndzia or dry feta cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1 large egg
1 tablespoon fine dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill or chives (or both)

To make the turnover dough:
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add chopped butter and mix until mealy. Or, in processor, combine dry ingredients and pulse once. With machine running, add chopped butter and mix.

Add sour cream and mix until dough forms a ball, firm but not stiff. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.

To complete the recipe:
Force cheeses through a sieve or mix well in processor. Mix in butter, egg, and bread crumbs. Add chives and or dill. Taste and adjust seasoning, depending on the saltiness of the bryndzia.

Roll dough 1/8 inch thick between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or on floured surface. Remove top sheet and cut 4 inch rounds. Roll out scraps last.

Place 1 tablespoon of filling to one side of each round, fold over, and seal edges with fork. Place on a greased baking sheet, and with a sharp knife cut a diagonal vent in each.

Bake in preheated 375 degrees F. oven 20 minutes, until golden. Brush with glaze and bake 5 minutes more.