1. Drain ricotta overnight: line a colander with cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl. (This step is optional, you can add another tablespoon of semolina to thicken the filling).
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2. In a bowl, stir together softened butter and sugar. Add sour cream and eggs, mix until well incorporated.
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3. Combine flour and baking powder, gradually add to the mixture, mixing with a spoon, then with your hands. The dough should be soft and smooth. Form dough into a log.
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4. Prepare the filling. In a separate bowl, combine ricotta, sugar, semolina, vanilla extract and egg yolk.
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5. Divide the log of dough into 9 equal portions (original recipe).
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6. With the palm of your hand, press each portion of the dough to form a 5-inch circles.
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7. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Place filling (about 1 1/2 tablespoon) onto one half of each circle.
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9. Lift the other half of each circle to cover the filling, pressing down very lightly.
10. Arrange sochniki on the baking sheet. Lightly beat egg white with a fork. Brush sochniki with egg white.
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11. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown. Enjoy!
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