Farmers Cheese Donuts

Farmers Cheese Donuts

These delectable treats are served at all sorts of gatherings, including weddings and birthday parties, and are traditionally topped with generous amounts of honey. I love their delightful taste whether warm or cold, and they maintain their flavor even after a day or two. The dough resembles that of traditional Romanian papanasi, with just variations in shape and presentation. I prepare them quite frequently as many request the recipe, so I decided to share it online for convenience.

The amount of flour needed may vary depending on the cheese used. It’s best to opt for a drier cheese with minimal whey content for this recipe.

Ingredients

Farmers cheese
500 g
choose drier cheese
Egg
1 piece
   
Sugar
2 tbsp
to taste
Baking soda
0.5 tsp
   
White flour
4 tbsp
plus flour for working on the table
Salt
0.25 tsp
   
Vanilla Extract
1 tbsp
   
Sunflower oil
500 ml
for frying
Honey
5 tbsp
to taste
Powdered sugar
1 tsp
optional

Step by step

Step 1

Combine cheese, egg, salt, sugar, baking soda, and vanilla in a bowl, and mix thoroughly.

Farmers Cheese Donuts - Step 1
Step 2

Gradually add flour while stirring with a spoon.

Farmers Cheese Donuts - Step 2
Step 3

Generously sprinkle flour on the work surface, and use a spatula or spoon to transfer the dough from the bowl.

The dough should be sticky; too much flour will make the donuts hard.

Farmers Cheese Donuts - Step 3
Step 4

Gently flatten the dough ball using your hands. Flour your hands well to prevent sticking.

Farmers Cheese Donuts - Step 4
Step 5

Cut the dough into small pieces, roughly the size of a walnut, using a knife.

Farmers Cheese Donuts - Step 5
Step 6

Flour your hands and shape each piece into small balls.

Farmers Cheese Donuts - Step 6
Step 7

Heat sunflower oil in a deep pan, ensuring it's deep enough for the donuts to float. 

A small pot can be used to fry 2-3 batches with less oil.

Farmers Cheese Donuts - Step 7
Step 8

Once the oil is hot, fry the donuts on medium heat to ensure even cooking without burning. Flip them for even browning.

Farmers Cheese Donuts - Step 8
Step 9

Drain the fried donuts on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

Farmers Cheese Donuts - Step 9
Step 10

Serve the donuts with honey drizzled on top. The honey pools beneath, creating a delightful presentation.

Farmers Cheese Donuts - Step 10
Step 11

Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving. 

Enjoy!

Farmers Cheese Donuts - Step 11
Quantity: 700 g
Prep time: 20 min
Difficulty: intermediate
Ready in: 30 min
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