Sirniki

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

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

Recipe

• 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.