Syrniki

Syrniki are plump little pancakes of farmer’s cheese — golden outside, tender and faintly sweet inside, with a gentle tang that pairs beautifully with sour cream, jam, or honey. They are the breakfast treat of Russian childhoods.

Made from tvorog, the soft curd cheese of the region, syrniki are pan-fried in butter until deeply caramelized. Serve them warm, dusted with sugar, and watch them disappear before the tea is poured.

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