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Russian/Eastern European · Breakfast

Syrniki

Draft recipe — not kitchen-tested
Non-vegEasy

Diet: Non-veg

Syrniki is a Russian/Eastern European dish. Dry cheese needs less flour and gives tender pancakes.

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Russian/Eastern European
Course
Breakfast

Estimated times for the original batch. Preparation, cooking and listed waiting time are included. Batch cooking can take longer.

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Representative photograph of Syrniki. The photograph includes jam and a different pancake shape than this draft.
The photograph includes jam and a different pancake shape than this draft. Representative photograph of Syrniki. Garnishes and presentation may differ. This is not a tested result of this draft. Photo credit and licence
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Ingredients

Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.

Serves 4

Choose any positive whole number of servings. Ingredients and measured amounts in steps scale together. Times, temperatures and equipment stay unchanged. For larger yields, cook separate original-size batches. Counted ingredients can become fractions; beat eggs before dividing them. Fixed correction-water checks remain fixed.

Dough

Pan

Equipment

Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; heavy frying pan; spatula; food thermometer; heatproof spoon; spatula.

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Steps

Mix · About 8 min

  1. Mash 500 g dry farmer cheese, 1 egg, 50 g sugar, 80 g plain flour, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ¼ tsp salt together; if cheese is wet, drain it first.

Shape · About 8 min

  1. Make 12 thick discs and dust in flour from 40 g plain flour for dusting, 40 ml neutral oil.

Fry · About 5 min

  1. Heat its oil over medium-low heat. Fry 4–5 minutes per side until golden and centres reach 71°C / 160°F.

    Check: Look for this result: golden and centres reach 71°C / 160°F.

Tips

  • Dry cheese needs less flour and gives tender pancakes.
  • Use the texture and doneness checks in the method; cooking times depend on your pan and heat.

Substitutions

  • Use quark drained overnight in the fridge.

Storage

  • Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or within one hour in heat above 32°C / 90°F. Store covered at 4°C / 40°F or below. Use within two days for this draft.
  • Reheat cooked dishes to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning for even heating. Serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts directly from safe refrigeration.

Make ahead

  • Prepare the measured ingredients for Syrniki one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.

FAQ

What matters most when making Syrniki?

Dry cheese needs less flour and gives tender pancakes.

What can I substitute in Syrniki?

Use quark drained overnight in the fridge.

Can I prepare Syrniki ahead?

Prepare the measured ingredients for Syrniki one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.

Food safety references

FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating

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