Hungarian curd cheese square

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2. Prepare the Filling:

1. Mash the curd cheese (or cottage cheese) with a fork.
2. Stir in sugar, semolina (or breadcrumbs), egg yolk, vanilla, and lemon zest.
3. Fold in the raisins (if using).

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3. Assemble the Curd Cheese Squares:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle (about ¼ inch thick).
3. Spread the cheese filling evenly over the dough.
4. Fold the dough over, covering the filling completely.
5. Brush with beaten egg white for a glossy finish.

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4. Bake:

1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
2. Let it cool, then cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar.

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Serving:

Enjoy warm or at room temperature with a cup of coffee or tea. ☕💛

Would you like a variation with a crumbly streusel topping? 😊