Mash the cottage cheese with a fork until smooth. (If it’s very wet, press it through a sieve or pat dry with paper towels.)
2. Make the batter
In a medium bowl, mix:
eggs
sugar
vanilla
lemon zest
Add the mashed cottage cheese and mix well.
In another bowl, whisk:
flour
baking powder
pinch of salt
Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until combined. The batter will be soft and slightly sticky — that’s perfect.
3. Rest
Let the batter rest for 10–15 minutes so the flour hydrates.
4. Fry
Heat oil in a deep pan to 170–175°C (340–350°F).
Using two small spoons or an ice-cream scoop, drop small mounds of batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches, turning occasionally.
Cook for 4–5 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
5. Drain & serve
Place on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a spoon of jam.
Tips for Perfect Túrófánk
✨ Use dry cottage cheese for fluffier donuts. ✨ Don’t fry too hot — they need time to puff and cook inside. ✨ Add a bit of rum or alcohol (1 tsp) to prevent oil absorption. ✨ Wet the spoons between scoops to prevent sticking.
Variations
Swap cottage cheese with ricotta for softer donuts.
Add ½ tsp cinnamon to the dough.
Mix in raisins soaked in rum (traditional older version).
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