Krofne
Krofne are traditional Balkan doughnuts that are popular in various countries such as Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina. This light, airy yeast dough is similar to Hungarian carnival doughnuts, but they are often filled with jam and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Krofne are a favorite sweet treat during festive seasons, prepared for family gatherings and special occasions. Making them at home guarantees an authentic Balkan taste experience on your table!
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Preparation Steps
1
Warm the milk slightly and stir in one teaspoon of sugar. Crumble in the yeast and let it stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2
Sift the flour into a large bowl, add the sugar and salt, and mix. Crack in the eggs, pour in the proofed yeast, melted butter, and rum.
3
Knead the dough thoroughly until it is soft and elastic. If necessary, add a little flour to prevent it from being too sticky.
4
Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the risen dough to about 1 cm thickness. Use a glass or cookie cutter to cut out circular shapes.
6
Place the dough pieces on a floured baking sheet, cover, and let them rise for another 20-30 minutes.
7
Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry the doughnuts until golden brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes per side).
8
Remove the fried Krofne to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, then dust with powdered sugar or fill with jam and serve.
