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Recipe for: Buttered toast with farmer's cheese, young radishes, and fresh dill

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Delicate, buttery toasts served with creamy farmer's cheese, thinly sliced young radishes, and fresh dill make for a light, seasonal snack perfect for summer gatherings. The dish combines a crispy, golden base with a cool, slightly tangy filling and an aromatic herbal finish. The origin of the dish is inspired by Polish home cooking, where cheese and dill are traditional ingredients, and the toasts add a rustic texture. Serve fresh as an appetizer with cold drinks, at a picnic, or as a quick dinner. Appearance: a contrast of white cheese, red radish slices, and green dill on golden bread. A flavorfully pleasant combination of buttery sweetness, creamy tartness, and fresh herbal aroma.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (11)

Servings:
4
  • Country bread 320 g
  • Butter 60 g
  • Cottage cheese 400 g
  • Radish 200 g
  • Lemon 0.4 pcs (~30 g)
  • Rapeseed oil 15 g
  • 🌿 Spices
  • Dill 0.8 bunch (~15 g)
  • Salt 2 g
  • Black pepper 4 pinch (~2 g)
  • ✨ Optional
  • Honey 30 ml
  • Roasted pumpkin seeds 20 g
💰 Estimated dish cost: ~16.38 PLN (4.10 PLN/serving)
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Preparation steps

Preparation of ingredients

1

Wash the radishes and dill. Cut off the ends of the radishes, leaving the fresh skin. Slice the radishes into very thin rounds: it's best to use a mandoline set to the thinnest setting or a sharp knife. Pat the dill dry with a paper towel and chop it very finely. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze out about 30 g of juice (about 1/2 lemon).

Ingredients: Radish, Dill, Lemon
Use a mandoline if you have one (be careful with your fingers) or a thin, sharp knife. The cutting board should be stable; place a damp cloth underneath it to prevent slipping.

Preparing the cottage cheese

2

Place the farmer's cheese in a medium bowl. Add 15 g of rapeseed oil (1 tablespoon), 30 g of lemon juice, 1 g of salt (a pinch), and 1 g of pepper (a pinch). Use a fork or spoon to mash the cheese lumps and mix the ingredients into a smooth, yet still slightly chunky mixture. Taste and season with additional salt or pepper if needed. Finally, stir in the finely chopped dill gently.

Ingredients: Cottage cheese, Rapeseed oil, Lemon, Salt, Black pepper, Dill
Use a fork to crumble the cottage cheese; if you want a very creamy effect, you can briefly blend it with a hand blender (5-6 seconds). Do not blend for too long, as the cottage cheese will become too runny.

Toasting the bread

3

Preheat the oven to 200°C (top-bottom). Cut the slices of bread into pieces about 1.5–2 cm thick. Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave and stir until it is liquid. Spread a thin layer of butter on each slice on both sides (about 7–8 g of butter per side). Arrange the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the bottom is golden, then flip the slices and bake for another 4-6 minutes until they are evenly golden and crispy.

Ingredients: country bread, Butter
The best option is a baking tray with a metal rim or a baking stone. If you prefer quick frying, use a non-stick pan: fry on medium heat for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden. Do not leave the toasts unattended — the butter may burn.

Assembly and serving

4

Remove the toasts from the oven and wait 1 minute for them to cool slightly. Spread an even layer of cottage cheese on each warm slice (about 50 g of cottage cheese per serving, which is ~100 g for two toasts). Top with slices of radish, slightly overlapping, and sprinkle with additional dill. Season lightly with freshly ground pepper. If using, drizzle with a very thin thread of honey and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds for crunch.

Ingredients: Cottage cheese, Radish, Dill, Black pepper, Honey
Use a wide spoon or knife to spread so as not to damage the surface of the toast. Additionally, you can add honey and pumpkin seeds to enhance the flavor/texture (optional ingredients).

Serving

5

Arrange the toasts on a large serving board or plate in a single layer. Serve immediately, while still slightly warm. Optionally, serve a slice of lemon on the side for an extra touch of freshness.

Ingredients: country bread, Cottage cheese, Lemon
They are best right after preparation — the croutons lose their crunchiness after some time. If you prepare them in advance, bake them just before serving.

Fun Fact

💡

Dill and cottage cheese are a classic combination in Polish cuisine — in rural areas, similar sandwiches were often eaten as a simple, hearty snack after working in the fields.

Best for

piknik przyjęcie w ogrodzie lekki lunch

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the toast immediately after preparation, while they are still warm. Arrange them on a wooden board, add elegantly arranged slices of radish and fresh dill. For guests, prepare a bowl with extra pumpkin seeds and honey at the table.

🥡 Storage

Underbaked croutons lose their crunch; it's best not to store assembled sandwiches. Store the cottage cheese separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Baked croutons can be stored in an airtight container for up to 24 hours and revived in the oven for 3–5 minutes at 180°C to regain their crunch.

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