In Poland, chrusciki are popular at Carnival time. You’ll also find them served at Christmas or some Polish weddings. Prepare the dough with flour, sour cream, egg yolks, salt, sugar, and alcohol/vinegar. Add air into the dough by forming it into a ball and throwing it on a flat surface for some time. See the video below for more info.
The word Kruschiki means twigs or brushwood. I love these cookies but make sure you place them on paper towel immediately after they have been removed from the cooking oil. These are very popular at Christmas and Easter. more... Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until well combined. Add sour cream, rum and vanilla and mix until smooth.
Heat the vegetable oil in a dutch oven to 370°F. While the oil is heating up, prepare several plates or baking sheets lined with paper towels. Add 3-4 raw chrusciki to the oil and fry, turning once using forks or tongs, until puffed up and golden brown, about 30 seconds per side.
Deep fry in a oil preheated at 350 F / 170 c, turning chruściki halfway through cooking until very golden brown about 1 minute per side. Fry a few pieces at a time without overcrowding. Drain and place on a plate covered with paper towels. Roll in powdered sugar or sugar. Vera is the “expert” of the 196 flavors’ duo.