Fried Ponchiki
Fried Ponchiki are a classic Russian fried donut, crispy on the outside and soft and light on the inside. It is a popular dessert in Russian and Eastern European cuisine, often enjoyed for breakfast or with afternoon tea. Ponchiki are most similar to Polish pączki or American doughnuts, but have a lighter and airier texture. The tradition of making them dates back centuries and is especially popular during winter holidays or family gatherings. If you like sweet, soft fried pastries, you should definitely try this recipe!
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm milk and let it stand for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy.
2
Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture, then stir in the egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter or margarine. Combine the ingredients, then knead into a soft, elastic dough.
3
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1 cm thickness, then cut out small circles using a cookie cutter or glass.
5
In a large skillet, heat a generous amount of vegetable oil over medium heat. The oil is ready when a small piece of dough immediately starts to sizzle in it.
6
Fry the ponchiki until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
7
Place the fried ponchiki on paper towels to absorb excess oil, then sprinkle with powdered sugar while warm and serve.
