Syrnyky

Name: Syrnyky
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 1 lb farmer's cheese (for tvorog); 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)

Syrnyky are Ukrainian cottage cheese pancakes made with farmer cheese, egg, a little flour, and raisins, fried until golden. They are served warm with sour cream for a sweet, filling breakfast.

40 minEasyServes 4620 cal/serving

UkrainianBreakfastStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

1 lb farmer's cheese (for tvorog)
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)

Instructions

1

Mash 1 lb farmer's cheese (for tvorog) with a fork until smooth. Beat in 2 beaten large eggs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt.
2

Stir in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms, then fold in 1/2 cup golden raisins.
3

Shape the dough into balls about 2 tablespoons each, then flatten each into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.
4

Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5

Fry the syrnyky in batches 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Add a little more vegetable oil between batches as needed.
6

Serve the syrnyky warm with 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving).

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Questions

What should Syrnyky look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until golden brown.

Why fold instead of stir in Syrnyky?

Step 2 reads: "Stir in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms, then fold in 1/2 cup golden raisins." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 2 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Can I make Syrnyky gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Syrnyky is 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Syrnyky vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 lb farmer's cheese (for tvorog), 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving) and 2 large eggs, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

How do I store and reheat Syrnyky?

Refrigerate what is left of Syrnyky within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Serve it with

Uzvar drink
Pyrizhky side
Iced Einspanner drink

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