Verhuny

Name: Verhuny
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tbsp vodka; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

Verhuny are thin, crisp fried dough ribbons from Ukrainian holiday baking, made tender with sour cream and dusted with powdered sugar. Plan ahead: rest the dough 30 minutes before rolling.

60 minMediumServes 6320 cal/serving

UkrainianDessertStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp vodka
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1

Whisk 2 beaten large eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tbsp vodka, and 1/4 tsp salt together in a bowl.
2

Stir in 2 cups all-purpose flour until a soft, smooth dough forms. Wrap and rest 30 minutes.
3

Roll the dough very thin on a floured board, about 1/16 inch. Cut into strips about 4 inches long and 1 inch wide, and cut a slit lengthwise through the middle of each strip.
4

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a deep pan to 350°F. Fry the strips a few at a time until golden, about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels.
5

Dust the verhuny with 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting) while still warm.

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What is Verhuny?

Verhuny are thin, crisp fried dough ribbons from Ukrainian holiday baking, made tender with sour cream and dusted with powdered sugar. Plan ahead: rest the dough 30 minutes before rolling. This reference files it under Ukrainian dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 60 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Verhuny?

As written, 60 minutes: 40 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (30 minutes): "Wrap and rest 30 minutes."

How hot should the oil be for Verhuny?

For Verhuny, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 4. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

How do I know when Verhuny is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until a soft, smooth dough forms.

Can I make Verhuny dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Verhuny is 1/2 cup sour cream. Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Verhuny contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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