Recipe for preparing poppy seed donuts
Papanasi with poppy seeds - a quick and delicious dessert
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 15 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Number of servings: 4
Welcome to the savory world of papanasi with poppy seeds! These fluffy, aromatic, and slightly crunchy papanasi are a traditional Romanian dessert, perfect to be enjoyed at any time of the day. I will show you step by step how to prepare them, so you can achieve a perfect result, with a wonderful texture and unforgettable taste.
Ingredients:
- 500 g potatoes
- 250 g cottage cheese (well drained)
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 2 tablespoons of semolina
- 50 g sugar
- a pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons of poppy seeds (for flavor and decoration)
- oil for frying
- sour cream and jam for serving (optional)
Step 1: Preparing the potatoes
Start by peeling the potatoes and cutting them into cubes. Boil them in a pot of salted water for 25 minutes or until they become soft. Check occasionally with a fork; if it goes in easily, the potatoes are ready.
Step 2: Mashing the potatoes
Once the potatoes are boiled, drain them well and mash them using a potato masher or a blender. Make sure there are no lumps left, as this will affect the texture of the papanasi.
Step 3: Mixing the ingredients
In a large bowl, add the potato puree, cottage cheese, egg, flour, semolina, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until you get a homogeneous composition. It is important that all ingredients are well integrated so that the papanasi have a uniform texture.
Step 4: Forming the papanasi
Take a portion of the mixture and form balls the size of a golf ball. Flatten them slightly and make a dent in the middle to give them the characteristic shape of papanasi. Finally, sprinkle the poppy seeds on each papanas to add a flavorful note and an attractive appearance.
Step 5: Frying the papanasi
In a deep frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, fry the papanasi on each side for about 3-4 minutes or until they turn golden. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan to allow for even frying.
Step 6: Serving
After the papanasi are fried, take them out onto a paper towel to absorb the excess oil. Serve them warm, alongside sour cream and fruit jam (preferably cherry or blackberry) to complement their flavor.
Useful tips:
- Use well-drained cottage cheese to avoid excess water in the mixture.
- You can experiment with different types of poppy seeds or even add vanilla essence to the mixture for a more refined taste.
- This dessert is perfect to be prepared in advance; keep it in the fridge and reheat it in a pan to restore its crunchy texture.
Papanasi with poppy seeds are a simple yet impressive dessert, ideal for bringing a touch of Romanian tradition to every meal. These fluffy delights are perfect for moments of indulgence or to impress guests. Enjoy!
Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water for 25 minutes. Mash them and mix with cottage cheese, an egg, 2 tablespoons of flour, semolina, sugar, and salt. You will obtain a homogeneous dough. Take a piece of dough and roll it in flour, then rub it between your palms to elongate it. Heat oil in a pan and fry the papanasi until golden brown. Remove them onto a paper towel. Sprinkle with poppy seeds and powdered sugar. Enjoy your meal! The Papanasi with poppy seeds recipe was proposed by VERONICA on the recipe forum. Other papanasi recipes can be found here: Boiled papanasi, Light papanasi, Muntenesti boiled papanasi.
Ingredients: Recipe for preparing papanasi: 250 g potatoes, 250 g cow cheese, 25 g semolina, 100 g flour, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon sugar, a pinch of salt, oil for frying, 6 tablespoons ground poppy seeds, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar.
