Mannik is one of the most popular and favorite desserts in Russia. It is a cake prepared on the basis of semolina. This dish has a delicate flavor and pleasant texture, as well as many variants of preparation.
Mannik can be prepared with the addition of various ingredients, such as nuts, dried fruits, berries or chocolate. Depending on the recipe, it can have a denser or more airy texture.
This dessert is perfect for a family tea party or a holiday table.
Let’s tell you how to prepare mannik on your own.
Ingredients:
- eggs – 2 pcs;
- sugar – 200 ml;
- salt – a pinch;
- kefir – 200 ml;
- semolina – 200 g;
- wheat flour – 200 g;
- leavening agent – 10 g;
- vanillin – a pinch;
- apples – 2 pcs.
Preparation of mannika:
In a bowl break the eggs, pour salt and sugar, mix thoroughly until the grains of sand dissolve. Pour kefir into the mixture, mix and add semolina. Knead
the dough from semolina, pour baking powder, vanilla and flour, continue kneading the dough. You should get a thick dough without lumps, leave it for 30 minutes.
Pour the dough into a baking dish lined with parchment. Slice apples into thin slices and overlap them on top of the pie.
Bake the pie at 180 degrees for 40-50 minutes.
The result is a perfect mannikin. After cooking you can sprinkle it with powdered sugar.
