~302 cal · 8g protein · 64g carbs · 1g fat (estimated, per serving)
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Small airy fried dough puffs with honey
🇲🇪 Cetinje
Priganice are the little fried dough puffs of Montenegro and the Adriatic coast, a soft yeasted batter dropped by the spoonful into hot oil so they puff into airy, golden bites. Served warm in a heap with honey, soft cheese, and jam, they are a cherished weekend and holiday breakfast to share.
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Ingredients
Serves 4 —
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2.5 cups flour
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2 tsp yeast
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1 tbsp sugar
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1 tsp salt
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as needed warm water
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as needed oil for frying
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to taste honey, soft cheese, and jam, to serve
Instructions
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Whisk the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and warm water into a thick, sticky batter; let it rise.
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Heat oil for deep-frying.
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Drop small spoonfuls in and fry until puffed and golden.
4
Drain on paper towels.
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Serve warm in a heap with honey, cheese, and jam.
Cetinje tradition.
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🌏 While it simmers — know your destination
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Cetinje. The old royal capital under the black mountains.
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Montenegro. Black mountains rising over cheesy cornmeal kačamak.
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Europe. Village recipes guarded for generations.
The story behind this dish is up top — worth a read while the pot works.
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Richard Moore & Kelsey Tucker
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