SIRNIKY - RUSSIAN COTTAGE CHEESE PANCAKES

COTTAGE CHEESE PANCAKE RECIPE - SIRNIKY

Today I will show you how to make easy and healthy syrniki at home. Syrniki are - cottage cheese pancakes cooked across all Eastern Europe. 

It's one of those dishes that I grew up with. Super easy and tasty recipe. Syrniki are sweet fried cheese fritters or pancakes, garnished with sour cream, jam, honey, or applesauce. 

All-time favorite Russian breakfast! Farm-cheese pancakes known as syrniki are loved by kids and grown-ups alike. Mmm.. its my grandmothers recipe and she makes the best Syrniki in the world! You can also make this dish with your kids, its so much fun! 

Ingredients

1 cup or 300 gr of Dry cottage cheese/quark cheese or farmers cheese ( you must have dry consistency, can buy in russian or eastern european shops)
1/2 cup or 80 gr of flour
3 tbs of sugar
2 eggs
Pinch of salt
Vanilla extract ( optional)
1 tsp of Baking soda + 1tsp of white vinegar
Sour cream, strawberries, jam

Directions 

Step 1 : Combine together cottage cheese, egg and white sugar. Mix well and add flour. Place vinegar and then soda on top and wait till that bubbles up, add to the mixture. 
Step 2 : Mix well to form soft mixture.
Step 3 : Transfer the mixture to a floured surface and roll it into dough balls.
Step 4 : Pat each piece into additional flour to form a patty.
Step 5 : Fry the syrniki till it turns golden brown on both sides for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
Step 6: Serve and enjoy with sour cream, jam, fruits! 

Watch the video on how to make it here:

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Lots of love,

Alla xox