Very tasty curd donuts
4 servings
60 minutes
Cottage cheese donuts are a delicate and airy treat from Russian cuisine. Their preparation resembles traditional baking, where cottage cheese plays a key role, giving the dough softness and a slight tanginess. The taste of these donuts is a harmonious blend of sweetness with subtle notes of cottage cheese, and the golden crispy crust makes them truly tempting. They are perfect for a cozy family tea time or festive table. Due to the simplicity of the recipe, even culinary beginners can easily make these donuts. They can be served with powdered sugar, jam, or sour cream, making this treat versatile and loved in any company.
1
Beat the eggs with a mixer. Add sugar and mix everything together.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 100 g
2
Add baking soda (do not extinguish), salt (to taste — a little), cottage cheese. Mix everything.
- Soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Cottage cheese: 250 g
3
Add the flour and mix everything again. It will result in a rather thick dough that sticks to your hands.
- Wheat flour: 300 g
4
Taking out from the container, dusting hands and table with flour — about half a glass more is needed for rolling.
- Wheat flour: 300 g
5
Next, divide the dough into three parts and roll each to a thickness of about 0.5–0.7 cm.
6
We cut circles with a large glass and use a small lid to cut another circle in each one. This results in about 25 bagels or circles.
7
Heat oil to a height of 3 cm over moderate heat - check the oil's readiness by dropping a tiny piece of dough; if bubbles start forming around it, the oil temperature is optimal.
8
Fried very quickly until golden brown.
9
Then we fry the circles — they turn into balls.
10
Place the finished bagels on a napkin to absorb excess oil. Optionally, you can sprinkle with powdered sugar.