Ah, yes! Túrófánk—the Hungarian cottage cheese donuts—are soft, slightly sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth treats. Here’s a traditional recipe:
Ingredients (makes about 12–15 donuts)
250 g (about 1 cup) cottage cheese (túró)
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
100 g (about 3/4 cup) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
Oil for frying (vegetable or sunflower oil)
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Prepare the dough:
In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, forming a soft, slightly sticky dough.
Shape the donuts:
Lightly flour your hands and shape the dough into small balls (about the size of a walnut). You can flatten them slightly if you like.
Heat the oil:
In a deep pan, heat oil to about 170–175°C (340–350°F). There should be enough oil to allow the donuts to float while frying.
Fry:
Fry the donuts in batches until golden brown on both sides (about 2–3 minutes per side). Don’t overcrowd the pan.
Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serve:
Dust generously with powdered sugar while warm. They’re best enjoyed fresh, soft, and fluffy.
✨ Tips:
For extra flavor, you can add a tiny pinch of lemon zest or cinnamon to the dough.
Don’t overmix; you want the dough light and airy.
These are delicious on their own or dipped in jam or chocolate sauce.
If you want, I can also give you a baked version of Túrófánk that’s lighter and just as soft but healthier, so you don’t need to fry.
