In the realm of Ukrainian cuisine, scuffles, also known as syrnyky, hold a special place. These delectable fried cheese pancakes, often served with dollops of sour cream, fresh berries, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar, are a delightful treat for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert. Our comprehensive guide delves into the art of crafting perfect scuffles, with three variations to tantalize your taste buds: the classic scuffles made with farmer's cheese, a sweet potato version for a delightful twist, and buckwheat scuffles for a hearty and nutritious option. Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring success even for novice cooks. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey where tradition meets creativity, and discover the irresistible charm of Ukrainian scuffles.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CINNAMON SUGAR SCUFFLES (UKRAINIAN SCUFFLES)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 3 Tbsp. sugar and salt.
- Add the butter, cutting it in with a fork or pastry cutter as if you were making pie crust. I have never made a pie crust so for those confused as I was, simply add the butter gradually, and piece it up with your fork until you have pea-sized amounts in the mixture.
- Add the milk, eggs, and yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.
- Mix well (by hand) and knead a few times until you've got a round ball of dough.
- Cover bowl and refrigerate overnight (important, you need to keep the dough chilled so overnight is perfect!)
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Divide dough into 6 parts, keeping one part out and putting the rest back in the fridge until ready for it.
- Scatter your counter generously with sugar and cinnamon, and roll each piece into a circle on the sugar. I used a tea saucer placed on top and cut around it to create the perfect circle.
- Cut your circle into wedges like a pie. I cut mine into 4 pieces and then cut each in half so I ended up with 8 wedges from each circle.
- Roll each wedge from the widest side inward to the skinniest.
- Place on a baking sheet about about 1 inch apart and bake for 10 minutes, or until golden.
- Remove from baking sheet immediately and cool.
UKRAINIAN SCUFFLES
Make and share this Ukrainian Scuffles recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 72 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand 10 minutes.
- Mix the flour, salt, 3 Tablespoons sugar and butter as for pie crust.
- Add to the dry ingredients and milk and eggs, and the yeast mixture. Mix well and knead dough until soft. Put in a bowl, cover and store in the refrigerator overnight. This dough is very soft and must be chilled before use.
- Divide dough into 6 parts, keeping one part out and putting the rest back in the fridge until ready for it.
- Roll dough out on a mixture of the 1 cup sugar and cinnamon. Try to keep the shape of the rolled dough as round as possible. Cut into wedges, 12 per round if the thickness is 1/8 inch. Roll from wide end to narrow end.
- Place on a lightly greased baking sheet about 1 inch apart and bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 350°F Remove from baking sheet immediately and cool well. These freeze very well.
- If you wish to prepare a few pans before baking keep them in the fridge until ready for baking, otherwise they will start to rise.
- Wheatland Bounty.
SCUFFLES AKA CINNAMON TWISTS
Traditional Ukrainian Pastry Cookies called Scuffles aka Cinnamon Twists: a great addition to our Christmas morning brunch! Easy to make; delicious to eat! The ingredient list was given to me by my gal pal Liz, at Bridge. There were no instructions for making the dough, so I have written what worked for me, as well as how to make the cookies using the Thermomix machine. Great big hug to Liz.
Provided by Valerie Lugonja
Categories Cookie
Time 1h48m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add flour and baking powder together in large bowl; mix to combine
- Cut butter into flour mixture until crumbly; add milk and eggs, stirring just until dough comes together to form a ball
- Divide into 4 discs; cover each securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or overnight until ice cold
- Weigh flour and baking powder into TM bowl: mix to combine for 5 seconds at speed 3
- Weigh cold butter cubes into flour mixture in TM bowl; use hand or wooden spoon to mix butter cubes inside TM bowl with flour (without machine running)
- Mix to combine from 0-10 for 15 seconds until coarse crumbles (similar to oatmeal)
- Weigh milk and eggs into TM bowl; combine for 30 seconds at speed 3 to 8 until mixture just comes together in clumps (be sure to not over mix)
- Divide dough into 4 discs; cover each securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or overnight until ice cold
- Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle generous amount on work surface
- Divide dough into 8 equal balls; refrigerate seven and place one on top of cinnamon sugar
- Roll dough out 1/8th-inch thick into circle (as you would pie crust) on sugar/cinnamon mixture
- Divide circle of dough into 4, then into 8 triangular pieces: a pizza or pastry cutter works great for this
- Start at the wide end of your triangle and roll triangle toward its point similar to rolling a croissant; place each on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes
UKRAINIAN SCUFFLES {OR, TINY CINNAMON SUGAR ROLLS}
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Next, in a large bowl, stir together the flour, 3 Tbs. sugar and salt.
- Add the butter, cutting it in with a fork or pastry cutter as if you were making pie crust.
- In a smaller bowl, mix together the milk, eggs, and yeast mixture, then add to the dry ingredients.
- Mix well (by hand) and knead a few times until you've got a round ball of dough. Add flour as needed if it's super sticky.
- Cover bowl and refrigerate overnight (important, you need to keep the dough chilled so overnight is perfect!)
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Divide dough into 6 parts (about the sie of a baseball), keeping one part out and putting the rest back in the fridge until ready for it.
- Scatter your counter generously with sugar and cinnamon (and flour if needed), and roll each piece into a circle on the sugar. Ensure your dough is thin. I use a dinner plate upside down to trace and cut a circle in the dough, if I have enough space I'll even cut an inch or so outside the circle. Put back remaining dough in the fridge in a smaller bowl, to use at the end with all the other discarded pieces.
- Cut your circle into wedges like a pie. I typically end up with 12-16 pieces depending on how large my circle is.
- Roll each wedge from the widest side inward to the skinniest.
- Place on a baking sheet about about 1 inch apart and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden.
- Remove from baking sheet immediately and cool, then start your next batch!
GRAMMA'S SCUFFLES
Melt-in-your-mouth delicious. It is yeast free, but best results do come with an overnight visit to the fridge. These have been in my family FOREVER! Cook time does not include fridge time!
Provided by Aunty Peach
Categories Dessert
Time 22m
Yield 60-80 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix first ingredients until crumbly. Mix 2nd ingredients; make a well and add egg mixture to flour mixture.
- (I'm not sure if over-mixing matters or not!) Portion the dough into 8-10 balls (about the size of a pie plate when rolled out). Wrap each ball in plastic wrap and leave in the fridge overnight(or a few hours if you're in a rush).
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar onto work surface and roll out patties to the size of a pie plate. Cut into wedges and roll into scuffles. Roll from wide end down to the point. Place onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 deg for 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.7, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 23.9, Sodium 60.3, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 6.7, Protein 1.5
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: For the best results, use a waxy potato variety, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, which will hold their shape well during cooking.
- Cut the potatoes evenly: This will ensure that they cook evenly. If the potatoes are cut too thick, they will not cook through properly; if they are cut too thin, they will fall apart.
- Soak the potatoes in water: This will help to remove excess starch and prevent the potatoes from sticking together.
- Season the potatoes well: Use salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add herbs, spices, or grated cheese.
- Cook the potatoes until they are tender: The potatoes should be cooked through but still slightly firm in the center.
- Serve the potatoes immediately: Scuffles are best served hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Ukrainian scuffles are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect scuffles every time.
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