Secrets to Perfect Syrniki

Ingredients

• 350 г Dry full-fat farmer cheese 9% (The source states 350–400 g; the cheese should be crumbly. Before use, gently press out excess whey with a paper towel.)
• 1 Egg yolk (Alternative: half of a whole egg.)
• 5 г Vanilla sugar
• 1.5 tbsp Granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp Semolina or rice flour (Use one of the two options; the source specifies “heaping tablespoons.”)
• Flour for dusting the work surface (The video does not specify the quantity or type of flour.)
• Vegetable oil for frying (A small amount; the exact quantity is not specified.)
• Powdered sugar for serving (To taste.)
• Berries for serving (Optional.)
• Honey or jam for serving (Optional; serve instead of or together with the berries.)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the farmer cheese on a paper towel folded in half and gently press it so the towel absorbs the excess whey. The cheese should remain dry and crumbly.

2. 2

   Transfer the prepared cheese to a bowl. Add one egg yolk or half of a whole egg.

3. 3

   Add the vanilla sugar, granulated sugar, and semolina or rice flour. Do not add wheat flour to the cheese mixture.

4. 4

   Knead the mixture into a soft, smooth cheese dough.

5. 5

   Divide the dough into equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.

6. 6

   Dust the work surface with flour. Place the dough balls on it and shape the syrniki using a wide glass or a culinary serving ring.

7. 7

   If desired, freeze the shaped syrniki in this form as a make-ahead preparation.

8. 8

   Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a frying pan and add the syrniki.

9. 9

   Fry the syrniki on both sides with the lid on so that they cook through היט inside.

10. 10

    Dust the finished syrniki with powdered sugar and serve with berries, honey, or jam.

Notes

The source does not specify the exact temperature, frying time, or storage conditions for the frozen syrniki. The amount of sugar in the description is 1.5 tbsp; this value was used as the priority, although the oral explanation mentions 1 tbsp.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• dessert
• pan-fried
• syrniki
• freezing
• vegetarian