North Dakota "Style" Cheese Buttons with Fried Bread sauce

Pillowy Stuffed dough in a Crunchy Buttery Bread sauce

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Method for Cheese:

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Pour the milk into a large, heavy bottomed pot and heat slowly over a medium-low flame, stirring occasionally to avoid scorching on the bottom. When the milk has reached 150°F, stir in the vinegar, remove from the heat, and cover. Stir occasionally as the mixture cools, and the curds form, about 45 minutes.

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Line a large colander with fine-mesh cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel. Pour the curds and whey into the towel and allow them to drain. The curds should form a ball in the bottom of the cheesecloth. Twist the cloth gently between your hands and over the sink to squeeze out any remaining whey. Transfer the cheese to a bowl and combine with the eggs and salt. Add pepper to taste and set aside.

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Method For dough: 1. Pour the flour in a mound in the middle of a large, clean, flat work surface. Make a deep well in the center of the mound 2. Break the three eggs into the well, and using a table fork, beat the eggs gently. Stir in 3 tablespoons of water and then begin to draw the flour in from the edge of the well, stirring and mixing as you go. Continue to draw in the flour, adding 1 more tablespoon of water. Avoid adding too much water, or the dough will get sticky. When the flour is completely incorporated, form the dough into a ball, knead and

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for a 5 to 10 minutes until it is glistening and forms a smooth ball.

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Cover loosely with a kitchen towel and let rest for 20 min.

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3. When you are ready to roll out the dough, flour the work surface lightly.

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Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.

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Roll out one piece with a rolling pin, covering the remaining pieces in plastic while you work

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Roll each piece into a round about 16 inches in diameter.

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Dust the dough lightly with flour if it is too sticky.

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4. Cut the dough into 2 inch squares.

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Place a scant teaspoon of the cheese mixture in the center of each square.

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Moisten the edges of the squares with water and fold over into triangles and/or rectangles

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(Your choice!).

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Gently squeeze the edges between your fingers until they are well sealed.

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5. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.

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In batches, add the cheese buttons to the boiling water.

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They will sink to the bottom but eventually float.

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Let the buttons continue to cook for a few minutes after they have floated.

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Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon and keep warm in the oven until all of the buttons have been cooked.

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6. Cut any extra noodle dough into thin strips, boil for 4-5 minutes, drain, and add to the buttons.

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Method FOR FRIED BREAD SAUCE:

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1. Melt the butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat

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2. Stir in the bread cubes and sauté until the bread cubes are lightly browned and crisp.

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3. Pour over the boiled cheese buttons and noodles, stirring gently to mix.

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4. Serve immediately. WATCH on YOUTUBE💚👩🏽‍🍳