Papanasi

Ingredients

• 250 g Farmer Cheese
• 1 pcs Egg
• 40 g Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 pcs Lemon
• 150 g All Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 500 ml Sunflower Oil
• 120 g Sour Cream
• 120 g Blueberry Jam

Method

1. In a large bowl, mash {farmer_cheese} until mostly smooth, then mix in {egg}, {sugar}, {vanilla_extract}, finely grated zest from {lemon}, and {salt}. Fold in {all_purpose_flour} and {baking_powder} just until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms; do not overwork or the papanasi will turn dense.
2. With lightly floured hands, divide the dough and shape two large rings and two small balls from the same mixture, adding a dusting of {all_purpose_flour} only if needed to keep the surface manageable. Keep the centers open so they cook through evenly.
3. Heat {sunflower_oil} in a deep, heavy saucepan over medium heat until a small pinch of dough sizzles steadily. Fry the shaped dough in batches without crowding, turning gently for even color, until deep golden and cooked through. Transfer to a rack and let excess oil drain briefly.
4. Warm {blueberry_jam} in a small saucepan over low heat until loose and glossy, then turn off the heat so it stays spoonable for serving.
5. Set the hot rings on plates, top each with a small dough ball, spoon over {sour_cream}, then finish with warm {blueberry_jam}. Serve at once while the crust is crisp and the center stays tender.