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Unleavened Bucovina cheese papanasi

Name: Unleavened Bucovina cheese papanasi
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 500 g well-drained fresh farmer's cheese; 2 large eggs; 80 g sugar; 1 packet vanilla sugar (8 g); zest of 1 lemon; 1 pinch salt; 220-260 g all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp fine semolina (optional, for structure); 700 ml sunflower oil; 300 g full-fat sour cream; 250 g blueberry, sour cherry, or lingonberry jam; powdered sugar for garnish (optional)

Unleavened Bucovina cheese papanasi are a traditional dessert made without yeast or baking powder, using a simple dough with well-drained fresh cheese. The result is a dense yet tender cheese doughnut with pronounced dairy flavor, served warm with rich sour cream and tart jam.

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Servings

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Prep

25 min

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Cook

20 min

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Total

45 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

Dough

Frying

Serving

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🥗Vegetarian🐟Pescatarian💪High-protein🥦Clean eating

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Yield

8 papanasi

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Up to 2 days refrigerated in a sealed container

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Freezer

Up to 1 month (without toppings)

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (2 papanasi with sour cream and jam)

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Calories

470 kcal

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Protein

15 g

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Fat

24 g

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Carbohydrates

48 g

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Fiber

1 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Blueberry jam

🥂Lingonberry jam

🥂Black tea

🥂Strong coffee

💡Variations

Baked variation: bake at 190 C for 18-20 minutes, lightly brushed with oil.

Raisin variation: add 40 g soaked raisins to the dough.

Aromatic variation: add a pinch of cinnamon and vanilla seeds.