Krapfen German Pastries

Name: Krapfen German Pastries
Ingredients: 1 15/16 cups quark cheese or 2 parts Ricotta cheese and 1 part sour cream; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons vanilla extract; 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 2 cups flour; salt; vegetable oil; superfine sugar

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 15/16 cups quark cheese or 2 parts Ricotta cheese and 1 part sour cream
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups flour
salt
vegetable oil
superfine sugar

Directions

1

In a large bowl mix the cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla sugar, yeast, flour, and a pinch of salt until just mixed (do not overmix).
2

Heat two inches of oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. When the oil reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit, lower the temperature to medium heat.
3

Using 2 spoons, make balls out of the dough. Fry in the oil until they rise and are golden brown.
4

Remove the balls from the oil and place on paper towels to remove excess oil.
5

Sprinkle with superfine sugar and serve warm.