Curd balls
8 servings
30 minutes
Cottage cheese balls are an exquisite French dessert that captivates with its lightness and tenderness. Their history traces back to traditional European sweets where cottage cheese was used to create airy and nutritious treats. The dough made from cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, and flour becomes extraordinarily soft and fluffy. When deep-fried, the balls increase in size and acquire an appetizing golden crust. They are perfect for a cozy family tea time or as an elegant finish to a festive dinner. The delicate cottage cheese gives these balls a subtle creamy flavor that harmonizes with the light sweetness. They can be dusted with powdered sugar for an exquisite touch. Combining simplicity in preparation with delightful taste, cottage cheese balls remain a favorite among French cuisine lovers.
1
Beat the eggs with sugar and add baking soda (do not extinguish with vinegar).
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 100 g
- Soda: 1 teaspoon
2
Then add the cottage cheese and mix thoroughly.
- Soft cottage cheese: 250 g
3
Gradually add flour (300 g). The dough should be very soft.
- Wheat flour: 400 g
4
Place the remaining flour on the table and use it for rolling out the dough. For convenience, it's better to divide the dough into two parts.
- Wheat flour: 400 g
5
Roll out the dough to a thickness of no more than 1 cm. Use a glass to cut out circles, and a small shot glass to cut another circle inside the large one. As a result, you get seamless bagels and small circles from the large circle.
6
Fry everything in a deep fryer or in a pan with a large amount of oil. During frying, the balls increase in size, taking on a round shape.
7
Place the ready balls on paper napkins first to absorb the excess oil.
8
Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.