Poderane Gace
This traditional fried yeast dough is always eaten during the carnival time and just before Lent begins.
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal
Ingredients
- 40 g fresh yeast (or 7 g (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast)
- 150 ml greek yogurt or sour cream (¾ cup)
- 500 g all purpose flour (4 cups)
- 250 ml tepid water (1 cup)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder (in Croatia that’s 1 sachet)
- 1 l sunflower oil for frying (or canola)
Instructions
- Mix yeast, tepid water, sugar and 1 tbsp flour (from the whole amount) and let it turn into a yeast sponge (about 30 min).
- Make a soft dough by combining flour, yeast sponge, salt, baking powder and yoghurt. Beat the dough with dough hooks for 5 min. Let it rest until it doubles in size (about 1 hour).
- Roll out the dough to the thickness of your small finger. Cut out squares (triangles where necessary) with a wheel cutter, then make a single cut in the middle of each piece. Leave to proof for 15 min.
- In the meantime, heat the oil to 170 degrees C. Begin frying the dough, about 2 min on each side, until golden. Drain off on a kitchen towel.
- Eat with cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, jam or plain.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal