Mekitsi
Serves 155 mins prep15 mins cook
These Mekitsi are a traditional breakfast treat and are also delicious as a dessert. Nothing beats a homemade donut: these are fluffy and soft inside and they crisp up to perfection.
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0 In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, egg, sugar, and salt and mix with a whisk or a fork. 1 In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and baking powder. 2 With an electric mixer running on medium speed, gradually add the flour mixture into the yogurt mixture, adding just a little bit at a time, and allowing the flour to fully incorporate into the batter each time. Finally, mix in the vanilla. 4 Heat the oil in a small pot over medium heat. Please use a kitchen thermometer to ensure the oil reaches 350F (177C). If the oil gets too hot, the donuts will get really dark way too quickly and fry unevenly. 5 Once the oil reaches 350F (177C), reduce the heat to medium-low and try to maintain 350F (177C) throughout frying. 6 Using a tablespoon measure, scoop the batter, then use a second spoon to help gently release the batter into the hot oil. 7 Fry the donuts for about 30 seconds on each side, or until golden. I like to fry 2 to 3 donuts at a time so as not to overcrowd the pot. Once I see the bottom of the donuts getting golden, I flip them with a fork and fry the other side. 8 Once the donuts are golden on both sides, remove them with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. The paper towels will help drain the excess oil. 9 Continue this step until all of the batter has been used and you have about 15 donuts. 10 Dust the warm donuts with powdered sugar and enjoy! You can also enjoy them with feta, jam, honey, Nutella, or anything you like. 11 I love the combination of sweet and salty so I eat these with feta on top and sometimes jam or honey as well (drooling).View original recipe