This is the moment to pull out that jar of homemade jam you’ve been saving in the refrigerator.
Pair it with cool sour cream and these papanasi, impossibly soft soufganiyah-like doughnuts, and you’ll understand why this Romanian favorite has endured for generations.
The tang of the sour cream softens the richness of the fried dough, while the jam brings sweetness and fruitiness to every bite. It’s simple, comforting, and exactly the kind of dessert that disappears faster than you’d expect.