KRAFNE (CROATIAN DOUGHNUTS)
This is traditional carnival pastry in Croatia. The origin is of course Austrian. The name "krafne" comes from Mrs. Cecilia Krapf a.k.a. Cilly who worked for Emperor in his Court as pastry cook. The story is that she uncovered the recipe to the street pastry makers so the cake spread all over the Empire (and that is how we get it). The best "krafne" to buy in Croatia is in town Samobor in the vicinity of Zagreb. The ladies who work there have a secret recipe and I must admit the "krafne" there are really the best I have ever tasted.
Provided by nitko
Categories Breads
Time 2h30m
Yield 18 doughnuts, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Take a large pot (glass pot for salad or similar) and put in it flour, sugar, slightly melted butter, salt, rum and slightly warm milk (25-30°C) and mix well using mixer or dough-machine.
- The dough must be smooth and "shiny". Cover the dough with warm kitchen towel and leave it grow for 40-50 minutes (it must double in size).
- Knead the dough again and cut into two parts. One part cover with kitchen towel again and thin the second part into 2 cm thick dough. Use mould for "krafne" or normal glass 6 cm. in diameter. Cut round pieces. Do this until there is no more dough (re-knead and do it again).
- Now, knead the second part of the dough and do the same thing (with glass). Let it grow for more 20 minutes.
- Take a large pot, pour 1 liter of oil and heat to 80-100°C Fry several krafne in oil; first covered (not more than 1 minute or until brownish) on one side, and than uncovered1 minute on the other side (them must not touch each other). They must have white ring (we call it in Zagreb: "ramftl").
- When they are done, take them out of oil with hollow spoon and put onto paper towel to drain surplus of oil. Using cooking syringe put jam into each "krafn". Spread grounded sugar over and serve. They are very good when they are warm, but not too warm.
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Frank Anderson
[email protected]These doughnuts are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and satisfying.
Ali Raza bodla Pakistan zindabad
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of doughnuts, but these were really good. They were light and fluffy, and the filling was creamy and delicious.
MD Tarakur Rahman
[email protected]These doughnuts are perfect for a special occasion. They're so pretty and delicious.
Labib Khan
[email protected]I love the lemon zest in these doughnuts. It gives them a really nice flavor.
A B D U L L A H
[email protected]These doughnuts were a lot of work, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious and everyone loved them.
Pria Islam
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my doughnuts didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Ajeet Kumar Chauhan
[email protected]These doughnuts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the dough next time.
Tawsif JuYel
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make these doughnuts without any problems. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the doughnuts turned out perfectly.
ryann giangola
[email protected]I made these doughnuts for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They were the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and the powdered sugar on top added a nice touch.
Eric Fox
[email protected]These doughnuts were a bit more work than I expected, but they were totally worth it. They were so delicious and satisfying, and I felt like I had accomplished something special when I made them.
safiyanu Isah
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of doughnuts, but these were amazing! They were so light and airy, and the filling was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves doughnuts.
Rifaz Islam
[email protected]I've tried many different recipes for Croatian doughnuts, but this one is by far the best. The dough was easy to work with and the doughnuts turned out perfectly golden brown. They were a hit with my family and friends!
Mitchelle Rangwani
[email protected]These doughnuts were absolutely delicious! They were light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness. I loved the addition of lemon zest, which gave them a bright and refreshing flavor. I will definitely be making these again!