Curd pancakes with semolina
4 servings
40 minutes
Cottage cheese pancakes with semolina are a traditional dish of Russian cuisine that embodies the coziness of a home breakfast. Pancakes appeared in ancient times when cottage cheese was the basis of many dishes due to its nutritional value. The addition of semolina makes them especially tender and airy. Fried to a golden crust, they have a crispy shell and a soft, slightly sweet taste inside. They pair perfectly with sour cream or jam, turning into a treat for the whole family. These pancakes are easy to prepare, and their aroma evokes pleasant childhood memories. They are suitable for breakfast, snacks, or even a light dessert, filling the morning with warmth and care.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Blend the cottage cheese with the egg.
- Semi-fat curd cheese (9%): 350 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
3
Mix semolina, flour (20 g), baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Semolina: 15 g
- Wheat flour: 60 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 2 g
- Sugar: 30 g
- Salt: pinch
4
Mix the dry mixture with cottage cheese and egg.
- Semi-fat curd cheese (9%): 350 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Semolina: 15 g
- Wheat flour: 60 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 2 g
- Sugar: 30 g
- Salt: pinch
5
Form syrniki on a floured surface.
- Wheat flour: 60 g
6
Heat vegetable oil in a pan.
- Vegetable oil: 30 ml
7
Fry the cheese pancakes on one side.
8
Flip the cheese pancakes, cover the pan with a lid. Fry on medium-low heat until cooked, about 10 minutes.
9
Transfer the ready syrniki to paper napkins to remove excess oil.
10
Serve syrniki with sour cream and jam or with other favorite toppings.
- Sour cream: to taste
- Jam (preserve): to taste