Brânzoaice (Poale-n brâu)

Traditional Moldovian pies, fluffy and soft, with sweet cottage cheese and raisins, perfect for dessert and anytime you crave a sweet snack. The quantities are for 12 cheese pies. Ingredients Dough • 500 g flour 000 type • 2 egg yolks • 100 g melted butter • 300 ml milk • 25 g fresh yeast • 50 g sugar • ½ teaspoon salt Ingredients for Filling • 300 g cottage cheese • 2 eggs • 120 g sugar • 50 g semolina (4 tablespoons) • ½ teaspoon vanilla essence • zest of ½ lemon • 50 g raisins Additional ingredients • 1 egg for brushing #cheesepastry, #cheesebuns,