Pyshki

Name: Pyshki
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk; 2 tsp active dry yeast; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 egg, whisked; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 2.5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups vegetable oil; 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Traditional Saint Petersburg style yeast donuts served hot and dusted generously with powdered sugar. They feature a crisp outer shell with an airy, pillowy interior.

90 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

RussianDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
2 tsp active dry yeast
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 egg, whisked
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups vegetable oil
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine warm 1 cup whole milk, 2 tsp active dry yeast, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar, then let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
2

Whisk in 1 whisked egg and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter until smooth.
3

Gradually mix in 2.5 cups all-purpose flour to form a soft, pliable dough.
4

Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
5

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat to 350F.
6

Shape dough into ring shapes and fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
7

Drain on paper towels and dust generously with 1/4 cup powdered sugar before serving warm.

Questions

Can I make Pyshki dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup whole milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Pyshki gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2.5 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Pyshki keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Pyshki?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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