Serbian Ustipci - Traditional Meat & Cheese Balls Cooked on Fire

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese offers a lower-fat option while maintaining a similar texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can enhance flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories, while water can be used for a lighter dough.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Warm water and milk until lukewarm, then add to the dry ingredients.

Add eggs and melted butter to the mixture, stirring until combined.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Scoop small portions of dough and carefully drop them into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove Ustipci from oil and drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar or serve with cheese and herbs as desired.

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