Lean doughnuts for Christmas Eve Wait a second? Can you feel the flavor of freshly fried donuts? Topped with powdered sugar, these finger-licking homemade pampukhy (Ukrainian doughnuts) are waiting for you. These fluffy, yeasted doughnuts are cooked especially for Christmas Eve. They have a lent-friendly recipe but taste so gorgeous that you’ll be amazed at how sweet, puffy, and soft they are. Made in the comfort of your own home, pampukhy acquire some magic and bring a special feeling of coziness. Ingredients: 500 ml water 50 g yeast 150 g...
Pampushky – Ukrainian garlic bread
Every Ukrainian knows that borsch is not a real borsch without pampushky. Pampushky are savory Ukrainian buns made of yeast dough and brushed with garlic sauce. Baked to golden beauty, they are used as a substitute for bread. In Ukraine, pampushky stand in one row with varenyky, halushky, borsch and salo, and are considered one of the culinary symbols of the Ukrainian culture. Fluffy and airy inside and crust outside, they perfectly complement the Ukrainian beet soup. These mouth-watering buns are best with a touch of dill and garlic....
Pampushky in a Garlic-Onion Sauce
In Ukraine borsch is usually served with delicious donuts which are called ‘pampushky’. Today we are going to cook pampushky under a piquant onion-garlic sauce. Such a treat will become a good addition to a hearty borsch (numerous recipes of which you can find on our blog). The tender texture of donuts and the savoury taste imparted by the sauce perfectly complement each other. This Ukrainian bakery is definitely worth trying. Are you ready to treat your guests or family members with this sapid Ukrainian appetizer? Then let’s start cooking....