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Kūčiukai
Kūčiukai
Kūčiukai are traditional Lithuanian Christmas Eve pastries. They are small, crunchy, slightly sweet pastries typically served with honey during the holiday season.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp dry yeast
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the warm milk with sugar and yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a thin sheet. Cut the dough into small pieces about the size of a pea.
- Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry the dough pieces in batches until they are golden brown and crispy. Make sure to stir them occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Remove the Kūčiukai from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the Kūčiukai warm with honey.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 389kcal (19%)Carbohydrates: 56g (19%)Protein: 9g (18%)Fat: 14g (22%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 75mg (25%)Sodium: 411mg (18%)Potassium: 139mg (4%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 8g (9%)Vitamin A: 463IU (9%)Vitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 57mg (6%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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