Sirniki - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 - 2 1/2 cups farmer cheese
2 eggs
1/4 - 1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup flour, plus 1/2 cup more sirniki (for dredging)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup raisins (optional)
butter or oil, for pan frying

Preparation

Put farmers cheese in food processor, pulse 10 times until fairly fine.
add eggs, sour cream, sugar and vanill, and pulse a few more times til mixed.
Mix baking powder, salt and 1/2 cup flour in a small bowl, add to processor and combine.
Add raisins with a spoon or spatula if using.
add a tablespoon of butter to the pan and heat to medium or medium low.
Place remaining 1/2 cup flour in a shallow plate. Take a small scoop of batter, flatten it in your hand and dredge in flour. Put it in pan.
Cook until golden on both sides, serve with honey, fruit or preserves if you like.