Russian Cottage Cheese

Tvorog is the name for the dry curds from soured milk so indispensable to Russian baking. It forms the basis for many uniquely Russian dishes, from the glorious Easter paskha to the homely syrniki (cheese pancakes), but tvorog may also be enjoyed on its own, topped with sour cream and sugar as a sweet, or mixed with paprika and caraway seed for a savory snack. Tvorog is not difficult to make at home, but if necessary, baker’s cheese, or less successfully f