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You can find Farmer's Cheese in various grocery stores, especially if you're near Ukrainian, Russian, or Polish markets. Alternatively, you have the option to make your own Farmer's Cheese at home, and there are plenty of recipes available on the Internet to guide you through the process.

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You can use any oil with a neutral taste. Some options include refined coconut oil, avocado oil, or grapeseed oil. Butter is also a suitable choice.

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The cottage cheese pancake has a delicious taste that is slightly sweet and tangy from the cheese. It is soft and fluffy on the inside, with a light crispiness on the edges.

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Yes! Simply replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend that is suitable for baking. There are various gluten-free flour options available, such as rice flour, almond flour, oat flour, or a pre-made gluten-free all-purpose flour mix.

Syrniki Recipe ( Cottage Cheese Pancakes)

Name: Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1 lb. cottage cheese ( tvorog); 1 large egg, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar; 2-3 tablespoons semolina; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, for coating the syrniki; 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying; Fresh berries; Powdered sugar; Sour cream; Honey or maple syrup

Description

Experience the amazing taste of Syrniki, fluffy Russian cheese pancakes. Easy to make and versatile, enjoy them with your favorite toppings. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!

Ingredients

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For Cottage Cheese Pancakes

1 lb. cottage cheese ( tvorog)
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
2-3 tablespoons semolina
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, for coating the syrniki
1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying

Serving

Fresh berries
Powdered sugar
Sour cream
Honey or maple syrup

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Instructions

Combine the DRY cottage cheese*, egg, sugar, semolina and vanilla extract in a large bowl, and mix until well combined. The batter will be thick like dough, not similar to the regular pancake batter. Allow the dough rest for 15-30 minutes. This gives the semolina time to soak up some of the moisture from the other ingredients, resulting in a firmer and less sticky dough.
Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface and roll it into a log. Divide it into 10 pieces. Shape each piece into a small patty using your hands. Dredge the pancake in flour, shaking off any excess. Position a glass or cookie cutter over the pancake, then give it a gentle swirl, and voilà! You'll have a perfectly round cottage cheese pancake ready to be cooked. Repeat with the remaining dough.
In a large non-stick pan, heat vegetable oil. Once it is hot, add the pancakes. Cook about 6 minutes (3 minutes per side) on medium low heat. Transfer to a paper towel and allow to cool. You might need to cook pancakes in 2-3 batches, depending on the size of your pan.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

*For perfect syrniki, use cottage cheese that is dry and slightly crumbly, similar to a brick. If it is not dry enough, you can follow these steps:

Strain the Cottage Cheese: Place it in a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel. Allow it to drain over a bowl for about 30 minutes to remove excess moisture.
Squeeze out Excess Moisture: After draining, gently squeeze the cottage cheese in the cheesecloth or towel to remove any remaining moisture.

Store syrniki in the fridge for up to 4 days. Simply reheat them in the microwave right before serving to keep them yummy and delicious!

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Category: Pancakes recipes
Cuisine: Russian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 100.8
Sugar: 25 g
Sodium: 257.3 mg
Fat: 2.9 g
Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
Carbohydrates: 7.5 g
Cholesterol: 95.8 mg