Mainly eaten in Romania.

Romanian Gogoși

Name: Romanian Gogoși
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Cuisine: Románia
Ingredients: 300 ml milk, warmed to lukewarm; 1 pack dry yeast; 2 tbsp sugar; 500 g flour; 2 pcs egg, room temperature; 50 g butter, melted; salt, to taste; 1 l sunflower oil, for frying; powdered sugar, to serve, to taste

Gogoși

Gogoși are a classic Romanian breakfast and afternoon treat: soft, airy dough fried in oil and dusted with icing sugar.

115 min Medium 12 servings

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Method

Prepare the yeast
Dissolve the sugar and yeast in the lukewarm milk, then leave for 10 minutes until frothy.
10 min
Knead the dough
Combine the flour with the egg, melted butter and a pinch of salt, then knead with the yeasted milk. Knead until you have a smooth, elastic dough, then cover and leave to prove in a warm place.
60 min
Shape
Roll the proved dough out on a floured surface to 1 cm thick. Use a glass or cutter to cut out rounds, then leave them to rest on a clean tea towel for a further 20 minutes.
20 min
Fry in oil
Heat the oil over a medium heat, then carefully slide the gogoși in. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
5 min
Serve
Transfer the fried doughnuts to kitchen paper to drain off the oil, then dust with icing sugar while still warm.

Estimated nutrition

Nutrient	Total (12 pieces)	1 pieces
Energy	2 630 kcal	219 kcal
Fat	66 g	5,5 g
of which saturates	35 g	2,9 g
Carbohydrates	425 g	35 g
Protein	77 g	6,4 g
Fibre	15 g	1,3 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Not included: sunflower oil. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets

Contains: gluten, milk, egg

For sensitive digestion: milk (lactose), flour (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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