Verhuny (Ukrainian Crisp Fried Pastry Ribbons)
Delicate, blistered ribbons of fried pastry, crisp as a biscuit and dusted thickly with icing sugar.
- Time1 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.40 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 1135kcal
- 48.3gcarbs
- 11.7gof which sugars
- 101.6gfat
- 31.1gsaturates
- 9.6gprotein
- 1.5gfibre
- 0.3gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, egg yolks, soured cream, caster sugar, vodka and salt into a firm dough. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth, then wrap and rest for 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
Cut the dough in four and roll each piece as thin as you can, almost see through, on a floured surface.
- 3
Cut into strips about 3 cm by 12 cm. Make a slit in the middle of each and pull one end through to make a loose knot.
- 4
Heat the oil in a deep, wide pan to 180C. A scrap of dough should rise and sizzle straight away.
- 5
Fry the verhuny in small batches for 1 minute, turning once, until pale golden and blistered. Lift out with a slotted spoon.
1 min - 6
Drain on kitchen paper. Pile on a plate and dust generously with icing sugar. Eat the same day, while they crackle.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
