Description
Soft, golden syrniki made with farmer’s cheese, lightly sweetened and pan-fried to perfection for a traditional Russian breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces farmer’s cheese or dry cottage cheese (well drained)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon semolina
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter for frying
Instructions
- Press cottage cheese through a sieve or blend until smooth and thick.
- Mix cheese, egg yolks, sugar, semolina, and flour until a soft dough forms.
- Let rest 10–15 minutes.
- Shape into a log, divide into 6–8 pieces, and form thick patties coated lightly in flour.
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use dry, well-drained cheese for best texture.
- Add flour gradually if mixture feels wet.
- Serve with sour cream, berries, jam, or honey.
- Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 95mg