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Farmer's Cheese Donut Holes (Russian Ponchiki)
Farmer's Cheese Donut Holes (Ponchiki) are bite-sized morsels of goodness. A Ukrainian spin on an American breakfast favorite!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 40 Units
Calories: 52 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine:
American , Russian , Ukrainian
Ingredients
- 2 cups farmer's cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Whisk eggs and sugar together.
- Add cheese and baking powder to the mixture, combining until you get a smooth and even texture.
- Using a spatula or slotted spoon, slowly fold your flour into the wet mixture in thirds.
- With an ice cream scoop, portion out a small round of dough and drop it directly into the preheated oil. Preheat oil in a deep frying pan to medium-low. Flip each round gently with a fork until each side turns golden brown.
- Carefully lift each doughnut out onto a cooling rack lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate syrup or your favorite jam.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
52kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
113mg
(5%)
Potassium
39mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
36IU
(1%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 40Units
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 36IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.