Syrniki (a Russian Breakfast all Foreigners Like)

Syrniki (a Russian Breakfast all Foreigners Like) Here is how to make your own farmer’s cheese: See the video for how to remove enough moisture from the cheese to make it moldable. Only weigh 350g once you get the right consistency. For the dough: 350g pressed farmer’s cheese 2 yolks enough white to make the total be 50g 45g sugar 2g salt (3/4 tsp Diamond Crystal Kosher or a heaping 1/4 tsp table salt) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 35g flour 35g raisins Mix the farmer’s cheese, eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla with a potato masher. Stir in the flour with a spatula. Stir in the raisins. Cover a baking sheet or cutting board with a parchment paper or foil and sprinkle with flour. Flour the counter generously, dump the mixture onto it and roll into a thick log that is 8-9 inches long (20-23cm). Cut into one inch slices and shape into cakes as shown in the video. Place onto the prepared parchment paper. Cook right away or refrigerate overnight. If refrigerating, cover loose