Kovrtanji

Kovrtanji is an old Croatian dessert originating from the Slavonija region. These ring-shaped donuts are usually made with a combination of flour, yeast, sugar, milk, eggs, oil, and salt. Once prepared, the dough is cut into circular shapes and left to rest and rise. It is then pressed in the middle with one's fingers in order to create a hole. The donuts are fried in pork fat on both sides until golden, and then drained on paper towels. Each kovrtanj is finally sprinkled with coarse sugar and served warm. In the past, kovrtanji were popular during the carnival season.