Portzelky (New Year’s Cookies)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Satisfy your sweet cravings with delicious Portzelky (New Year's Cookies)
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup lukewarm water
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups raisins ( or as many as you would like )
3 egg yolks
3 egg whites , beaten
3 cups flour
oil ( for deep frying )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
235
Sugar
17g
Fat
7g
Portzelky, also known as New Year's Cookies, is a classic dessert in Eastern and Central Europe typically enjoyed during New Year's celebrations. These small and dense cookies are soft, sweet, and crunchy due to deep-frying. It is a great way to celebrate any holiday with its soft, chewy texture and sweet raisins. Although Portzelky has Eastern European origins, it is a delicious treat that can be enjoyed any time of the year.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon of sugar in 1/2 cup of lukewarm water.
2.Add 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast to the bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes until it starts to bubble and froth.
3.In a separate bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of water, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder.
4.Add the yeast mixture to the bowl of milk and mix together.
5.Beat 3 egg yolks and add them to the bowl along with 2 cups of flour. Mix until a dough forms.
6.Mix in 2 cups of raisins.
7.In another bowl, beat 3 egg whites until stiff and fold them into the dough mixture.
8.Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the dough rise for one hour.
9.Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
10.Form small balls of dough and deep fry them in the oil until golden brown.
11.Serve hot or cold.

PROS

Portzelky is a delicious and sweet cookie that is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.

This recipe is easy to make and can be enjoyed year-round.

CONS

This recipe uses deep-frying which could lead to high calories and fat content.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as a part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although Portzelky is not considered the healthiest food, one serving of this cookie can give you a quick boost of energy.
Raisins are a good source of dietary fiber and iron, which help support digestion and overall health.

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