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Syrniki

Syrniki (сырники) or tvorozhniki (творо́жники) are tvarog (Творо́г) or cottage cheese (quark) donuts of Russian origin, very popular in Eastern Europe.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine: Russian , Ukrainian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups tvarog or cottage cheese
  • ½ cup flour sifted
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons caster sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons clarified butter or 3 tablespoons of neutral vegetable oil
  • 5 tablespoons of flour for the work surface
Equipment
  • cheesecloth
  • Potato masher

Instructions

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  1. If the cottage cheese is too wet, drain it for at least 2 hours in cheesecloth.
  2. Before removing it from the cheesecloth, squeeze it well to get rid of its water.
  3. Place the cottage cheese in a large bowl, and mash it vigorously using a potato masher to rid it of any lumps.
  4. Add the flour, baking powder, egg yolks, sugar and salt.
  5. Mix well.
  6. The dough should be very smooth and should not stick to the hands. If necessary, for example, if the cottage cheese is too oily or too wet, add a little sifted flour.
  7. Sprinkle the work surface with 3 tablespoons of flour.
  8. Give the dough the shape of a large sausage with a diameter of about 2 inches (5 cm).
  9. Cut slices about 1 cm (½ inch) thick.
  10. Add the two remaining tablespoons of flour on the work surface.
  11. Pass each slice thus obtained in the flour.
  12. Heat the butter or oil in a pan over medium heat.
  13. Fry the syrniki for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  14. Serve with smetana, jam, and berries (example: blackcurrant, raspberries, blackberries, and/or cranberries).