Papanași

Instructions

1. Drain the fresh cheese for at least 1 hour in a sieve lined with a cloth, so it is nice and dry.
2. In a bowl, mix the drained cheese with the eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, lemon zest and salt.
3. Gradually work in the flour and baking powder until you have a soft dough that no longer sticks to your fingers.
4. Shape balls the size of a walnut, then press a hole in the centre of each with your finger to form rings.
5. Heat frying oil to 170 °C in a deep pan and fry the papanași for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until deep golden.
6. Drain them on kitchen paper.
7. Arrange them on plates with a spoonful of sour cream and blueberry or cherry jam.
8. Serve straight away, while still warm and crisp on the outside.