- 1 large cucumbers – peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh dill
- Place cucumber in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Place 3/4 cup of puree in a saucepan (discard remaining puree or save for another use). Add sour cream, water, sugar and salt to pan; heat to 120 degrees F-130 degrees F (mixture will appear separated). In a mixing bowl, combine 1-1/4 cups flour, yeast, chives and dill; add cucumber mixture. Beat on low speed just until moistened; beat on high for 3 minutes. Add enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down; let rest 10 minutes. Shape into 12 balls; place in a greased 13-ion. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Serve warm.