Common Mannik
2 servings
85 minutes
Mannik is a simple yet surprisingly delicious pie made from semolina that has firmly entered Russian cuisine. Its history roots back to rural traditions when housewives used available ingredients to bake hearty and aromatic treats. Mannik is tender, crumbly, with a light vanilla note and pleasant graininess. It is eaten with tea, adding jam, honey or sour cream. This pie is suitable for both everyday breakfast and cozy family evenings. Due to its simple composition and ease of preparation, mannik remains a beloved recipe for many generations.
1
Mix semolina with milk and let it swell for 25-30 minutes.
- Semolina: 1 glass
- Milk: 1 glass
2
Mix all the ingredients with a whisk to get a not too thick batter.
- Wheat flour: 1 glass
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Baking soda reacted with acid: 0.5 teaspoon
- Sugar: 0.5 glass
3
Then transfer the prepared dough to a greased mold.
- Semolina: 1 glass
- Wheat flour: 1 glass
- Milk: 1 glass
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Baking soda reacted with acid: 0.5 teaspoon
- Sugar: 0.5 glass
4
Bake for 30–40 minutes in a preheated oven at 180–200 degrees.
5
Readiness can be determined by a toothpick. If the toothpick inserted into the center of the mannik comes out dry, the pie is ready.
