Petulla, a classic Albanian treat akin to doughnuts, is traditionally made with simple ingredients and often served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or savoury toppings such as cheese or jam.
For those embracing a plant-based lifestyle or catering to vegan dietary preferences, MagicTowns.al is delighted to share a vegan version of this beloved dish.
This vegan adaptation ensures that the charm of the classic petulla is preserved, allowing everyone to indulge in a taste of Albanian culinary heritage.
Vegan Albanian Doughnuts Recipe
Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 min
Total Time: 1 hour 50 min
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- 2 cups lukewarm water
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 pound all-purpose flour
- 100g vegan butter
- 1 tsp Himalayan salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean
- 1 lemon, zested
- Ground star anise, optional
- 1/2 cup oil
How to Make Vegan Donuts (Step-by-Step)
- To proof yeast: dissolve the yeast in the mixture of 1/2 cup of lukewarm water and 1 tsp of granulated sugar until it’s creamy.
- Mix the flour, butter, salt, vanilla, and lemon zest in a bowl; add the yeast mixture and the remaining water.
- Knead the dough and place it in a warm place; let it rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface (about 1/2-inch thick); use a glass to cut out the doughnuts.
- Let them sit in a warm, dry place for a further 30 minutes to rise.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry your doughnuts for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown; work in batches. Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried doughnuts to paper towels (the paper will absorb excess oil from fried doughnuts).
- Optional: Add the remaining granulated sugar to your blender or food processor. Blend the sugar until it is fine, powdered sugar.
- Dust warm doughnuts with powdered sugar and serve at room temperature.
And here is the final result! Bon appétit!
Nutrition Facts About Vegan Albanian Doughnuts
| Vitamins | Values |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 419 IU |
| Vitamin B-1 (Thiamin) | 1.298 mg |
| Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin) | 0.907 mg |
| Vitamin B-3 (Niacin) | 5.807 mg |
| Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic acid) | 8.307 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamin) | 0.04 µg |
| Vitamin D | 10 IU |
| Vitamin E | 419 IU |
| Vitamin K | 35 µg |
| Minerals | Values |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 26 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Iron | 3.66 mg |
| Potassium | 159 mg |
| Sodium | 587 mg |
| Zinc | 0.68 mg |
| Copper | 0.125 mg |
| Selenium | 26.7 µg |
| Manganese | 0.527 mg |
| Other nutrients | Values |
|---|---|
| Calories | 598 |
| Total Carbohydrates | 67.6 g |
| Protein | 8.8 g |
| Total Fat | 32.2 g |
| Sugars | 8.8 g |
| Fibre | 2.4 g |
| Folate, total | 254 µg |
Read More About Food in Albania:
- Delightful Food in Albania: The Expat’s Dining Guide
- Discover the Amazing Albanian Cuisine
- Exploring Albania’s Vegetarian and Vegan Scene
- Crispy, Nutty, and Vegan Bakllava Recipe
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