Traditional Papanasi with Cheese and Sugar
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the Dough:
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- In a large bowl, crack 1 egg and add 500 grams of cottage cheese.
- Add a pinch of salt, vanilla essence (optional), and the peel of 1 lemon.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar, adjusting to taste, then add the second egg.
- Mix everything well to form a cohesive mixture.
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Add Flour:
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- Gradually add 4-5 tablespoons of flour to the mixture, mixing until you get a sticky dough.
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Shape the Papanasi:
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- Grease your hands with oil or flour to make shaping easier.
- Take portions of the dough and shape them into doughnut-like circles, just like the traditional style.
- Place the shaped dough onto a chopping board.
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Fry the Papanasi:
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- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the shaped dough until it starts to turn golden brown, then flip them and cook for a few more minutes.
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Drain and Coat:
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- Remove the fried papanasi from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- While still hot, coat them in sugar for that final touch (this step is optional but traditional).
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Serve and Enjoy:
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- Serve these delicious, golden papanasi with a generous sprinkle of sugar. Enjoy with tea or coffee for a comforting treat.
Enjoy your homemade papanasi, just like mom used to make! -
