Yeast-free donuts
4 servings
20 minutes
Yeast-free donuts are a cozy treat from Russian cuisine that delights with their tenderness and lightness. Their history traces back to old village recipes where housewives made pastries without yeast using simple and accessible ingredients. These donuts have a pleasant vanilla aroma and light sweetness, and thanks to kefir and soda, they turn out airy and soft. They are fried in hot oil until golden brown and then dusted with powdered sugar, giving them an exquisite taste. Perfect with tea or coffee, they make a wonderful addition to a cozy family breakfast or home gatherings. The simplicity of preparation makes them an excellent option for a quick sweet treat.
1
Mix all the ingredients, adding the flour in portions last, and knead a soft dough. Roll the dough into a layer at least 1 cm thick.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Sugar: 50 g
- Vanilla sugar: 30 g
- Kefir: 1 glass
- Salt: pinch
- Wheat flour: 3 glasss
- Baking soda: pinch
2
Cut strips, twist spirals, and connect them with a ring. You can make different shapes. Heat sunflower oil in a pan and fry the donuts on both sides.
- Vegetable oil: to taste
3
Place the donuts on a napkin to remove excess oil, then sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Sugar: 50 g
