Syrniki, 18 syrniki
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Syrniki · Step 1 of 7
Heat the oven to 180 °C.
180 °C
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Syrniki · Step 2 of 7
In a medium bowl, mix 2 lb farmer's cheese (tvorog), 2 eggs, ½ cup semolina, ⅔ cup all-purpose flour, for the dough, ⅔ cup sugar, 2 tsp vanilla extract and 1 tsp salt with a spatula.
a soft, even dough that just holds together
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Syrniki · Step 3 of 7
Scoop the dough into even balls. With wet hands, press each into a patty about 1.2 cm (½ in) thick.
smooth edges with no cracks
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Syrniki · Step 4 of 7
Put 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, for coating in a shallow dish and dredge each patty lightly on both sides.
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Syrniki · Step 5 of 7
Heat a little clarified butter or neutral oil, for frying in a non-stick skillet over medium heat and fry the syrniki in batches, about 2 min a side.
deep golden brown and crisp on both sides
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Syrniki · Step 6 of 7
Move them to a baking sheet and bake about 7 min to cook the centres through.
they puff slightly and feel springy, not soft, in the middle
180 °C
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Syrniki · Step 7 of 7
Serve warm with sour cream, to serve and jam, honey or fresh berries, to serve. Makes 18.