Breakfast · 30 min · russian

Syrniki

If you like tvorog, you’ll love this Russian breakfast — 30 minutes from craving to table. The macros do the talking: 3g protein, 38g carbs, and 13g fat in every 278-calorie serving. Simple enough for a Tuesday, good enough to serve to guests — that is the whole idea.

✓ USDA-verified nutrition data

Ingredients

• 1 lb Tvorog
• 1 Eggs
• 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1/2 cup Sour cream
• 1/4 cup Honey

Steps

1. Press the tvorog through a sieve for the silkiest texture — lumpy curd makes lumpy syrniki.
2. Mix with the egg, flour, sugar, and vanilla into a soft dough that just holds together; too much flour makes them dense.
3. With floured hands, shape into thick patties and chill 10 minutes so they firm up.
4. Fry in butter over medium-low 3 minutes per side until deeply golden; low heat cooks the centers without burning the crust.
5. Rest 2 minutes on a rack so the bottoms stay crisp.
6. Serve warm with sour cream, honey, and berries if you have them.

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