Preparation

Pour the oil into a heavy bottomed pot. Heat the oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Meanwhile, mix the farmer’s cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt in a standing mixer, using a hand mixer or mixing it by hand. Combine the flour and baking soda in a medium bowl and mix to combine. Add the flour mixture to the batter and mix to combine. Using two teaspoons, take a small scoop of batter in one spoon and use the other spoon to scrape it off the spoon and into the oil. Cook the Ponchiki until they are golden brown on both sides. Take out the Ponchiki and let them drain on a paper towel or paper bag. Keep frying the Ponchiki in batches until you have fried all the batter. Sprinkle the Ponchiki with powdered sugar.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups farmer’s cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 quarts oil, for frying the donuts
  • powdered sugar, to sprinkle on top of the donuts