Fried Doughnuts (Gogoși)

Gogoși are a traditional Romani fried doughnut that are popular for breakfast or as a sweet treat. They are easy to make and are perfect for sharing with family and friends.

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Fried Doughnuts (Gogoși)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
  4. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  5. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Use a round cutter to cut out doughnut shapes.
  6. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the doughnuts in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  7. Remove the fried doughnuts and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  8. Dust the gogoși with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
15g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Mixing bowl Round cutter Deep pan Paper towels

Tools

Kitchen towel Rolling pin Thermometer

Serving suggestions

Serve the gogoși warm with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful breakfast or snack.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can fill the gogoși with jam or chocolate spread before dusting with powdered sugar.

Cost

$5