Gather equipment and ingredients.
Dissolve yeast in sugar, cottage cheese and water mixture.
Mix in the oil, cheddar and whole wheat or white flour.
Cover and let rest 20 minutes.
Add salt and more flour.
Knead, adding a little more flour to minimize sticking.
Continue kneading 10 to 20 minutes.
Stop kneading when you get 'window pane' that doesn't tear.
Cover with damp tea towel.
Allow to rise until doubled in size.
Punch dough down.
Roll to 30 by 45 cm rectangle.
If desired, sprinkle with additional grated cheese.
Roll up rectangle lengthwise.
Cut into 12 equal pieces.
Pinch to shape into small balls.
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Bake, then cool on cooling rack.