Fluffy Gogosi

30 mins cooking time
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Fluffy Gogosi

  • 2 hours preparation time
  • 30 mins cooking time
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Method

1
Place the flour, sugar, yeast and salt in a mixing bowl.
2
Combine the Lurpak® unsalted butter, milk, egg yolks and vanilla, then add to the dry ingredients. Mix into a sticky dough. Tip onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
3
Place the dough into a large bowl. Cover and leave in a warm place for one hour until doubled in size.
4
Knock back the dough and tip onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 65g pieces, and roll into balls. Flatten slightly, place on a tray, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes.
5
Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 170c/350f. When the oil is hot, carefully lower the balls in batches of 3-4 into the oil. Cook on each side for about 3 minutes, then drain on kitchen paper.
To serve
1
When cooled, sprinkle generously with sugar.
TIP
Make a small incision on the side of a cooked Gogosi, then pipe in jam or chocolate spread for a delicious filled treat.

Everything about Gogosi

  • Gogosi are soft, deep-fried doughnut-like pastries made from flour, sugar, yeast, eggs and milk. Ideally, they should be light and fluffy on the inside with a crispy exterior. Usually dusted with powdered sugar, they're equally tempting when filled with jam, chocolate or cream too.

  • Gogosi have their roots in Romania, where they’ve long been a beloved treat. Today, you’ll find variations of these sweet little snacks all across Eastern Europe, each with its own local twist. Gogosi are particularly popular during festivals, family gatherings, or as a quick and easy homemade dessert.

  • Our recipe does not produce gluten-free or vegan Gogosi, as it contains wheat flour, butter, eggs, and milk, which include both gluten and animal-derived ingredients.

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Creating a great Gogosi

Great Gogosi start with the dough, and the dough starts with the best ingredients. Think quality flour, a splash of milk, and a generous helping of Lurpak® butter to keep things rich and velvety. Knead it until smooth, then let it rest— Cook, this is where a little patience really pays off. When ready, fry to golden, puffed perfection. Finally, roll them in sugar while warm, and you’ve got light, airy, buttery magic. Gogosi done right and ready to delight.

Frying Gogosi: Your Golden Moment

Ok, it’s time to shine. When frying Gogosi, precision is your friend. Gently lower your shaped dough balls into the hot oil and watch them rise as they softly sizzle. A minute or two each should be all it takes to get that perfect golden-brown crispiness on the outside, while keeping the inside light and airy. The result? A doughnut-like treat with a satisfying crunch and heavenly buttery aroma. Now, take a moment to admire your efforts before serving up these golden little wonders.

Gogosi – an anytime treat

Gogosi, a traditional favourite at family celebrations and festive gatherings, have come a long way – all the way from Romania, in fact. Originally enjoyed with warm tea or coffee during special occasions, these fluffy pastries made with wonderful Lurpak® butter have become a tasty everyday treat. Perfect for a quick breakfast, afternoon pick-me-up, or early evening snack, Gogosi offer a simple yet satisfying way to add a little sweetness, wherever, whenever.

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