Uštipci (Bosnian Pancakes)

Uštipci are fried dough balls popular in our country as well as Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia where they are known as "miške".

They are similar to krofne but with more of a soft, bread-like feel to them. They do not necessarily have to be sweet and they are easier to make than krofne.

In some restaurants they might come with jam, kajmak or with cheese thus fulfilling the role of breakfast staple or dessert or even a main course.

They are eaten with tea or coffee and also as a dessert. Many times, they are also served with powdered sugar sprinkled on top of them to make them more aesthetically pleasing. 

Preparation:

In a large bowl add flour and yeast and mix. Then, add salt and sugar, egg and water until you get the mixture to dough consistency.

Leave to stand for about half an hour until the dough sets. Once the dough has doubled in size, pinch medium-sized pieces of dough in any shape you like and place in a pan with a good amount of oil, usually filled to half to the top.

Fry until just golden brown. Place on paper towel to dry excess oil.