Priganice
Small, fluffy fried dough balls, often served as a breakfast or snack. They are typically made with a simple batter of flour, yogurt, and sometimes a touch of cheese or herbs, then deep-fried until golden brown and slightly crispy.
🧂 Ingredients
- 300 g All-purpose flour
- 200 ml Yogurt(Plain, full-fat)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar(Optional, for a slightly sweet version)
- for frying enough to fill pan 2-3 cm deep Vegetable oil or lard
- for serving Powdered sugar or honey
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, salt, and optional sugar until well combined.
- 2
Gradually add the flour and baking powder to the wet ingredients, whisking until you have a smooth, thick batter. It should be thick enough to hold its shape when dropped from a spoon, but not stiff.
- 3
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium-high heat. The oil is ready when a drop of batter sizzles immediately.
💡 Tip: Do not overheat the oil, or the priganice will burn on the outside before cooking through. - 4
Using two spoons, carefully drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan.
💡 Tip: The size of priganice is typically about a tablespoon of batter. - 5
Fry the priganice for about 2-3 minutes per side, turning them occasionally, until they are puffed up, golden brown, and cooked through.
💡 Tip: Adjust heat as needed to maintain a consistent frying temperature. - 6
Remove the fried priganice with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- 7
Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with honey. They can also be served with cheese or ajvar.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a savory version, you can add finely chopped herbs like parsley or dill, or a small amount of grated cheese (like feta or local soft cheese) to the batter.
- ✓Ensure the batter is not too thin, or the priganice will spread out too much in the oil.
- ✓Fry in batches to maintain the oil temperature and ensure even cooking.
🔄 Variations
- Savory priganice with cheese and herbs.
- Sweet priganice with a touch of vanilla extract in the batter.
- Served with local cheese, ajvar, or jam.