Sirniki

Name: Sirniki
Ingredients: 2 - 2 1/2 cups farmer cheese; 2 eggs; 1/4 - 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup flour, plus 1/2 cup more sirniki (for dredging); 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup raisins (optional); butter or oil, for pan frying

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 - 2 1/2 cups farmer cheese
2 eggs
1/4 - 1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup flour, plus 1/2 cup more sirniki (for dredging)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup raisins (optional)
butter or oil, for pan frying

Directions

1

Put farmers cheese in food processor, pulse 10 times until fairly fine.
2

add eggs, sour cream, sugar and vanill, and pulse a few more times til mixed.
3

Mix baking powder, salt and 1/2 cup flour in a small bowl, add to processor and combine.
4

Add raisins with a spoon or spatula if using.
5

add a tablespoon of butter to the pan and heat to medium or medium low.
6

Place remaining 1/2 cup flour in a shallow plate. Take a small scoop of batter, flatten it in your hand and dredge in flour. Put it in pan.
7

Cook until golden on both sides, serve with honey, fruit or preserves if you like.