Syrniki on soda

6 servings

30 minutes

Soda pancakes are a traditional Russian dish with a tender texture and light airiness due to the addition of soda. Their history dates back centuries when cottage cheese dishes were an integral part of peasant and urban life. These fragrant cheese cakes have a crispy crust and soft center with a slightly sweet taste that can be enriched with raisins. They are served hot with jam, sour cream, or honey, creating a cozy atmosphere for home tea drinking. The versatility of the dough allows for making not only classic pancakes but also stuffed cheese pies. Soda pancakes are a simple yet incredibly delicious recipe that brings joy to anyone who appreciates traditional Russian flavors.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 66.6
• Proteins: 7g
• Fats: 2.8g
• Carbohydrates: 3.3g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese: 200 g
• Soda: pinch
• Sugar: 1 tbsp
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Wheat flour: to taste
• Raisin: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Put the cottage cheese in a large bowl, mash it, add a pinch of baking soda and sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 200 g
   • Soda:  pinch
   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon

2. Crack the egg into a bowl with cottage cheese and mix thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

3. Add flour (to prevent sticking but not to make it hard), mix, and form small balls.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour:  to taste

4. Heat a pan over low heat and pour in sunflower oil. Take the dough balls and flatten them (make them into patties). The syrniki should be of roughly the same thickness and size. Place them in the pan. Keep checking until they are browned. Flip regularly.

5. You can add raisins to the dough for syrniki. The dough for syrniki can also be used for pies, just add some filling inside.

   Required ingredients:

   • Raisin:  to taste