Syrnyky (Farmer's Cheese Pancakes)

Method

1. 1

   Mash the cheese with the egg, sugar, vanilla and a pinch of salt until mostly smooth.

   💡 Dry cheese is everything — if yours is wet, press it in a sieve first.

2. 2

   Fold in the flour and raisins; the dough should be soft but shapeable.

3. 3

   With floured hands, form 8 thick pucks and dust each lightly with flour.

4. 4

   Fry in butter over medium-low heat, 4 minutes per side, until deep golden with a custardy middle.

   💡 Low and slow — high heat browns the outside before the center sets.

5. 5

   Serve warm with sour cream, jam or honey.