Pampushky Passion

Pampushky are traditional Ukrainian yeast doughnuts filled with fruit preserves or poppy seeds. They are often served as a sweet treat or dessert, and are popular during holidays and special occasions.

Pampushky Passion

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110°F)
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup fruit preserves or poppy seeds for filling
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, warm milk, sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt. Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  4. Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface. Cut the dough into circles and place a small spoonful of fruit preserves or poppy seeds in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
  5. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry the pampushky in batches until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Dust the pampushky with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
5g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Mixing bowl Skillet Rolling pin Deep-frying thermometer Slotted spoon

Tools

Kitchen towel Clean kitchen towel

Serving suggestions

Serve the pampushky warm with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, sprinkle the pampushky with cinnamon sugar instead of powdered sugar.

Cost

$10