How to Make Bulgarian Mekitsi | Delicious Fried Dough | Food Channel L Recipes

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil offers a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg replacer

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

Mix flour, Bulgarian yogurt, lukewarm milk, fresh yeast, baking soda, egg, sugar, and salt in a bowl until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Heat sunflower oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.

Flatten each ball into a disc about 1/2 inch thick.

Carefully place the discs into the hot oil, frying until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove the mekitsi from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm with powdered sugar, jam, or Bulgarian cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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