Savoury mushroom and cheese fritters: A dinner revelation

When I made these fritters for dinner for the first time, my family was skeptical. While the sweet ones with apples served for breakfast or an afternoon snack disappear in no time, for dinner, everyone usually expects savoury meals. This recipe turned out to be quite a surprise because the yeast batter hides cheese and mushrooms.

Savoury fritters can be just as tempting (if not more) than those with apple and sugar. The preparation is easy, and the only difficulty is waiting, as the yeast dough needs to rise. Then, a moment of frying, and before you know it, the plate will be empty.

Great for dinner, supper, or even a party—these savoury fritters fit many occasions. The fluffy yeast dough conceals mushrooms and cheese. You can serve them on their own, add a dollop of sour cream, mushroom sauce, or tomato sauce, or use them as a side dish with soups or salads.

Ingredients:

                        
• 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour,
• about half a cup of milk,
• a pinch of sugar,
• 2 eggs,
• 4-5 tablespoons of oil,
• 25 grams (about 1 oz) of fresh yeast,
• 1 teaspoon of salt,
• 1 tablespoon of dried marjoram,
• half a teaspoon of herb pepper,
• 250 grams (about 9 oz) of mushrooms,
• 1 onion,
• 100 grams (about 3.5 oz) of grated cheese,
• oil for frying.

Preparation method:

                      
1. Slice the mushrooms and sauté them with the chopped onion in a little oil. They should brown, and all the water should evaporate.
2. Set aside to cool.
3. Crumble the yeast, add warm milk, two tablespoons of all-purpose flour, and sugar, and mix thoroughly.
4. Let the starter sit for 10-15 minutes until the yeast doubles in size.
5. Sift the remaining flour into a bowl. Add salt, pepper, marjoram, cooled mushrooms, and grated cheese. Mix together.
6. Add the eggs to the risen starter, mix, and add to the other ingredients.
7. Mix everything until the flour is absorbed.
8. Drizzle the mixture with oil, knead for a moment, and cover with a clean cloth. Let rise for 40 minutes.
9. Heat oil in a pan.
10. Grease a spoon with oil and use it to scoop portions of the mixture.
11. Place on the pan and fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the fritters are golden brown. Use a toothpick to check if they are cooked through.
12. Place the fried fritters on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

Savoury mushroom and cheese fritters are ready. Enjoy!