Moscow Ponchiki

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 15

Delicious Moscow Ponchiki Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

410

Sugar

Fat

26g

Moscow Ponchiki is a mouth-watering dessert that originated in Russia. These light and fluffy dough balls are deep-fried to perfection and then dusted generously with cinnamon, making for a great party treat. They are typically served warm, and are perfect as an after-dinner dessert. Although this dessert is high in sugar content and should be consumed in moderation, it is definitely worth the indulgence once in a while.

Instructions

1.	In a mixing bowl; combine flour, sugar, baking powder, butter, egg, and milk.
2.	Mix well until a dough forms.
3.	Turn the dough out on a floured board and knead it until smooth and elastic.
4.	Pinch off pieces of the dough and roll each into a ball.
5.	In a large skillet, heat the oil to 375°F and fry balls until golden brown, for about 3 minutes.
6.	Turn them often, to brown them on all sides.
7.	Use a slotted spoon to remove them from oil and drop them into paper towels to drain the oil from the balls.
8.	While they are still warm, sprinkle generously with cinnamon. Serve and enjoy!

PROS

Moscow Ponchiki is a tasty dessert that is easy to prepare and delicious to eat.
It is a mouth-watering recipe that can be enjoyed by the whole family, young and old.
The light and fluffy dough balls are deep fried to perfection, and dusted with cinnamon, making for a great party treat.

CONS

Moscow Ponchiki is a fried doughnut-like dessert, and as such, is high in sugar and fat content.
Over indulgence in this dessert can lead to health problems including weight gain, diabetes, and high cholesterol levels.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although not the healthiest dessert around, Moscow Ponchiki does offer some health benefits. The dish contains a small amount of iron and calcium, and a moderate amount of vitamin D. However, this should be consumed in moderation and not as a regular source of these nutrients

	1 1/2 cups flour
	2 tablespoons sugar
	1 tablespoon butter
	1 egg
	1/2 cup milk
	1/2 teaspoon baking powder
	1/2 cup vegetable oil ( for frying )
	ground cinnamon