* **For the Doughnuts:** * 500g (1.1 lbs) fresh cow cheese or ricotta * 2 large eggs * 4 tbsp sugar * 1 tsp vanilla extract * Zest of 1 lemon * 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting) * 2 tsp baking powder * A pinch of salt * **For Frying:** * Vegetable oil or clarified butter * **For Serving:** * Sour cream * Berry jam (blueberry or strawberry) * Icing sugar (optional)
# Instructions
1. **Mix Ingredients:** * Combine the cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest in a bowl until smooth. * Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing to form a soft, slightly sticky dough. 2. **Shape the Papanash:** * Dust your hands with flour, take a portion of dough, and roll it into a ball (about the size of a large walnut). * Press the center to make a doughnut shape or leave as balls. 3. **Fry the Papanash:** * Heat oil or butter over medium heat. Fry the papanash until golden brown (about 3-5 minutes per side). 4. **Serve:** * Drain on paper towels, then serve with sour cream, jam, and a sprinkle of icing sugar if desired.
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# Ingredients
* **For the Doughnuts:**
* 500g (1.1 lbs) fresh cow cheese or ricotta
* 2 large eggs
* 4 tbsp sugar
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* Zest of 1 lemon
* 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
* 2 tsp baking powder
* A pinch of salt
* **For Frying:**
* Vegetable oil or clarified butter
* **For Serving:**
* Sour cream
* Berry jam (blueberry or strawberry)
* Icing sugar (optional)
# Instructions
1. **Mix Ingredients:**
* Combine the cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest in a bowl until smooth.
* Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
2. **Shape the Papanash:**
* Dust your hands with flour, take a portion of dough, and roll it into a ball (about the size of a large walnut).
* Press the center to make a doughnut shape or leave as balls.
3. **Fry the Papanash:**
* Heat oil or butter over medium heat. Fry the papanash until golden brown (about 3-5 minutes per side).
4. **Serve:**
* Drain on paper towels, then serve with sour cream, jam, and a sprinkle of icing sugar if desired.