Mannik on kefir
6 servings
35 minutes
Kefir mannik is a traditional Russian treat loved for its airy texture and delicate taste. Historically, this pie was made in villages using available ingredients, making it popular among housewives. The main feature of mannik is the use of kefir, which makes the dough soft and porous. The pie has a light flavor with pleasant sweetness, while the subtle tang of kefir adds a special touch. Mannik is often served with jam, syrup, or condensed milk, making it an ideal dessert for tea. Its simplicity in preparation and ingredient availability make it a great option for home baking. This pie embodies the coziness and warmth of traditional Russian cuisine.
1
Pour semolina into a bowl, add kefir, mix well and let it swell for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Semolina: 200 g
- Kefir: 200 ml
2
In another bowl, mash the butter with a fork. Add sugar and mix the butter with the sugar. Add 1-2 eggs to the creamy mixture and mix well. Add a pinch of salt and baking powder. Mix everything well.
- Butter: 100 g
- Sugar: 200 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Salt: 1 g
- Baking powder: 1.5 teaspoon
3
Combine the swollen semolina with the creamy-egg mixture and mix the dough well.
- Semolina: 200 g
- Butter: 100 g
- Sugar: 200 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Salt: 1 g
- Baking powder: 1.5 teaspoon
4
Place the dough in a buttered mold.
- Butter: 100 g
5
Bake the semolina cake for about 35 minutes in a preheated oven at 180 degrees. Cut the finished cake into portions. When serving, you can drizzle the cake with: jam, syrup, condensed milk, sour cream, etc.