Mainly eaten in North Macedonia.

Mekici: Macedonian yeasted doughnuts

Мекици · pronounced: mekicsi

Mekici recipe: golden, deep-fried Macedonian yeasted doughnuts served with savoury or sweet fillings, enjoyed for breakfast and supper alike.

80 min Easy 12 servings
Mekici recept: macedón élesztős fánk sajttal vagy lekvárral
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Ingredients

12 pieces
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For the dough

For frying

To serve

Method

  1. Prepare the starter

    Mix the lukewarm milk and water with the yeast, then get it going with a little flour and sugar (or just flour).

    5 min
  2. Make the dough

    Add the remaining flour along with the salt, egg, yoghurt and oil, then knead into a smooth, non-sticky dough.

    10 min
  3. Prove

    Cover the dough and leave it in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This usually takes between 40 minutes and 1 hour.

    45 min
  4. Shape

    With oiled hands, tear the dough into small pieces about the size of a mandarin, then shape them into flat rounds.

    10 min
  5. Fry

    Fry the mekici in plenty of hot oil until golden brown, then transfer to kitchen paper to drain.

    15 min
  6. Serve

    For the savoury version, serve with crumbled feta; sprinkle the sweet version with jam or icing sugar, and serve warm.

Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (12 pieces)1 pieces
Energy2 640 kcal220 kcal
Fat71 g5,9 g
of which saturates26 g2,1 g
Carbohydrates406 g34 g
Protein87 g7,2 g
Fibre15 g1,3 g

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

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: gluten, milk, egg

For sensitive digestion: flour, milk (lactose), yogurt (lactose), feta (lactose) (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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