Deep-fried cherries vareniki

For the dough, mix 0.5 kilograms of wheat flour and 430 grams of potato starch, break in 4 eggs into the mixture, and knead the mass with your hands. Gradually pour in cold water starting with one tablespoon and add as needed: the dough should become uniform. Place the ball on a floured surface and knead well; the dough should be silky and not stick to your hands. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for twenty minutes. Roll out to a thickness of 3 mm and cut out circles about 8 cm in diameter.

Pour refined vegetable oil into a deep pan and place it over medium heat.

Make dumplings. Place three to four frozen cherries in the center of each circle, sprinkle with a good pinch of sugar, and add a bit of vanilla beans scraped from the pods. Seal the edges.

Drop the dumplings into heated oil: remove with a slotted spoon after three to four minutes, when they turn golden, and place on a plate. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.