Carnival Fritters are one of the most beloved sweets of Italian tradition, symbolizing celebration, cheerfulness, and the fragrance of sugar filling the home. Soft and golden, these delightful fritters have always accompanied the colorful carnival season.
Easy and quick recipe, fritters are the ideal dessert to bring all the magic of Carnival to the table.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 packet baking powder
- as needed peanut oil
- 3.5 oz raisins (optional)
Tools
- 1 Skimmer fackelmann
- 1 Frying Pan metaltex
Preparation
Slowly combine the salt, lemon zest, milk pour and flour gradually;
Mix with a spatula and combine everything. If you want, add the raisins. Add the baking powder and continue mixing;
Heat the oil in a large pan and drop spoonfuls of the batter in;
Fry for a few minutes, turning them until they are puffed and golden;
Use a skimmer to place them on paper towels;
Sprinkle with powdered sugar;
Serve
If there are leftovers, store them in an airtight container for 1 day.
