🇧🇦 Bosnian Cuisine

Ustipci

Fried Dough Balls

Prep Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
Calories 278 kcal

Puffy, golden fried dough balls with a crispy exterior and airy interior, served warm with kajmak or jam.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour, yeast, salt, sugar. Add warm milk and egg, mix into a soft dough.
  2. 2 Knead briefly. Cover and rest 45 min until risen.
  3. 3 Heat oil to 180C in a deep pot.
  4. 4 Tear off walnut-sized pieces, stretch slightly, and drop into hot oil.
  5. 5 Fry 2-3 min per side until puffed and golden.
  6. 6 Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with kajmak, cheese, or jam.

Did You Know?

Ustipci are the Bosnian equivalent of doughnuts, but savory. Weekend mornings in Bosnia smell like ustipci frying.