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Petulla Albanian doughnuts with powdered sugar or honey

Petulla

Petulla is a traditional Albanian doughnut, enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a dessert. This light and airy fried dough is one of the best-known sweets in Albanian cuisine, often prepared for family events and celebrations. Petulla is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and most often served sprinkled with powdered sugar or drizzled with honey. By making it at home, you can conjure up an authentic Balkan delicacy for your table!

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 15 min
Total 35 min
380 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 6
⭕ 250 g All-purpose flour
⭕ 5 g Yeast
⭕ 10 g Sugar
⭕ 1 pinch Salt
⭕ 150 ml Water or milk
⭕ 1 Egg
⭕ 500 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)
⭕ 50 g Powdered sugar or honey (for serving)

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.

    2

    Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water or milk, and let it stand for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

    3

    Add a beaten egg to the yeast mixture, then gradually pour it into the flour.

    4

    Knead the dough until it is smooth and soft. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.

    5

    Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.

    6

    Using a spoon, drop dollops of dough into the hot oil and fry the petulla until golden brown on both sides.

    7

    Remove the fried petulla and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

    8

    While still warm, sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey, and serve immediately.