Mekitsi Donuts

on Mar 28, 2023, Updated Aug 17, 2024

Why You’ll Love Mekitsi

These Mekitsi are synonymous with family-style, home cooking in Bulgaria. They’re a traditional breakfast treat and are also delicious as a dessert. Nothing beats a homemade donut, and these are absolutely out-of-this-world good. They’re so fluffy and soft inside thanks to the addition of yogurt to the batter, and they crisp up to perfection. These are so good fresh, right out of the fryer, you’ll have the family lined up at the counter waiting for a 😋 bite.

How to Prepare

🥚 In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, egg, sugar, and salt and mix with a whisk or a fork. 🥣In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and baking powder. 🌀 With an electric mixer running on medium speed, gradually add the flour mixture into the yogurt mixture, adding just a little bit at a time, and allowing the flour to fully incorporate into the batter each time. Finally, mix in the vanilla. 🌡️ Heat the oil in a small pot over medium heat. Please use a kitchen thermometer to ensure the oil reaches 350F (177C), then reduce the heat to medium-low and try to maintain 350F (177C) throughout frying. 🥄 Using a tablespoon measure, scoop the batter, then use a second spoon to help gently release the batter into the hot oil. ⏲️ Fry the Mekitsi for about 30 seconds on each side, or until golden. I like to fry 2 to 3 donuts at a time so as not to overcrowd the pot. Once I see the bottom of the donuts getting golden, I flip them with a fork and fry the other side. 🥄 Once the Mekitsi are golden on both sides, remove them with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain the excess oil. 👩‍🍳 Continue this step until all of the batter has been used and you have about 15 donuts. 😋 Dust the warm Mekitsi with powdered sugar and enjoy! You can also enjoy them with feta, jam, honey, Nutella, or anything you like.

Variations and Substitutions for Mekitsi

Best Served With

These Mekitsi are sensational with a dusting of powdered sugar over top. You could serve these Mekitsi with a drizzle of jam, my homemade Nutella, 🍯 honey, or any topping of your choice. The combination of sweet and salty flavors is especially delightful with these Mekisti, so I love the combo of feta cheese and 🍓 jam with these. Nothing better!