Ponchiky" Ukrainian Street Food Pastry filled with Apples

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar fat content.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

fruit preserves

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: jelly

Fresh fruit adds natural flavor and reduces added sugars.

Prepare the kefir by warming it slightly, if needed.

In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, a little bit of sour cream, 1 egg, olive oil, salt, sugar, and baking soda to make the dough.

Mix the ingredients until a soft dough forms, adding more flour if necessary to achieve the right consistency.

Let the dough rest for 20 minutes to develop gluten structure.

While the dough is resting, prepare the filling by shredding apples and mixing them with raisins, cinnamon, sugar, and a little lemon juice.

After resting, shape the dough into balls and fill them with the apple mixture.

Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the filled dough until golden brown.

Serve warm, optionally with honey.

Cooking Techniques

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