Papanasi

Ingredients10

• farmer's cheese500 g
• eggs2
• all-purpose flour150 g
• granulated sugar1 tbsp
• baking soda1 tsp
• vanilla extract1 tsp
• salt1 pinch
• neutral oil for frying500 ml
• sour cream200 g
• blueberry jam150 g

Method

1. Drain the farmer's cheese well, then mash it until smooth.
2. Mix in the eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt, and baking soda, then fold in the flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
3. With floured hands, shape 8 small balls and flatten each slightly; poke a hole in half of them to form rings.
4. Heat the oil to about 170°C and fry the balls and rings in batches until deep golden, turning once, about 3–4 minutes.
5. Drain on paper towels.
6. Place a ball on each plate, top with sour cream and blueberry jam, and set a fried ring on top.
7. Serve warm.