Recipe for preparing cheese donuts

 Ingredients: Recipe for making cheese donuts for 4 servings: 400g cottage cheese (well drained) 4 eggs 200g flour 4 packets of vanilla sugar 1/2 packet of baking powder 500 ml oil 100g jam 200g sour cream

To prepare these delicious papanasi, the first essential step is to carefully separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. This detail is important because the egg whites will be whipped later, providing extra airiness and a fluffy texture to the preparation. In a sufficiently large bowl, add the fresh cheese, crumbled or passed through a sieve, together with the egg yolks, vanilla sugar, and baking powder. Mix all the ingredients well with a spatula or a wooden spoon until the mixture becomes homogeneous and creamy.

After obtaining a uniform paste, start gradually adding the flour, continuously mixing to avoid lumps. When the dough becomes sufficiently consistent and no longer sticks to your hands, it's time to shape it. Take a portion of the dough, about the size of a golf ball, and cut it into two pieces. From the larger piece, shape a cylinder, and from the smaller piece, make a ball the size of a larger olive. This step is crucial to achieve the specific shape of the papanasi.

Heat the oil in a deep pan, ensuring it is hot enough to fry the dough. Carefully place the shaped pieces in the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd them. Allow them to brown evenly, turning them with a spatula to achieve a golden crust on all sides. Once cooked, remove them to a plate covered with paper towels to absorb the excess oil.

After they have cooled slightly, place the cylinders upright on a plate and fill them with jam, choosing your favorite flavor, such as sour cherries, cherries, or apricots. Add the ball of dough on top, then pour fresh sour cream, which will add a creamy and delicious contrast. For an extra touch of aesthetics and flavor, decorate with jam liquid, which will give a shiny and appetizing appearance to the dish.

Papanasi are served warm, alongside a fork and a knife, ready to be enjoyed in the company of loved ones. This recipe will not only delight the taste buds but will also bring a touch of joy to every meal. Each bite will be an explosion of flavors, and the soft and fluffy texture will make papanasi quickly become a favorite for everyone. Enjoy them with pleasure!

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