Sweet Cheese Fritters(Serves 4 To 6) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. large-curd pot cheese or cottage cheese (2 pt.)
4 egg yolks
2/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
8 Tbsp. (1/4 lb. stick) melted butter
1 c. sour cream

Preparation

Drain the cheese of all its moisture by setting it in a colander, covering it with a kitchen towel, and weighting it with a heavy casserole.
Let the cheese drain undisturbed for 2 or 3 hours, then with the back of a spoon, rub it through a fine sieve set over a bowl.
Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time, and gradually beat in the flour, salt and sugar.
Shape the mixture into 4 equal balls.