Carnival Fritters or Puffs: The Soft and Golden Delight that Announces the Arrival of Carnival
Carnival fritters are a typical dessert of the Emilian tradition, prepared for the most joyful holiday of the year. These soft, golden, and fragrant fritters are true comfort food, perfect for pampering yourself and sharing joyful moments with friends and family. Their preparation is simple and accessible to everyone, and the result is always guaranteed.
To prepare the Carnival fritters you will need a few simple ingredients: flour, eggs, butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt. The dough is light and airy, and frying in hot oil makes it crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They are a delicious dessert, bringing back many cheerful Carnival memories, with grandma trying to keep us calm, almost an impossible task, by covering us with fritters
Below are other carnival recipes:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 30Pieces
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Winter, Carnival
- Energy 1,697.62 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 24.45 (g) of which sugars 3.28 (g)
- Proteins 7.65 (g)
- Fat 177.90 (g) of which saturated 34.50 (g)of which unsaturated 135.06 (g)
- Fibers 0.84 (g)
- Sodium 171.58 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 140 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for carnival fritters or puffs
- 1 cup water
- 3.5 tbsp butter
- 1 lemon peel (grated)
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- as needed peanut oil (or lard)
Tools
- 1 Small pot Lagostina Pratica Casserole in Stainless Steel 18/10 with Long Silicone Handle, Pot for Induction, Gas and Oven up to 410°F, 6.3 inches
- Wooden spoons 4x Beech Wood Kitchen Spoons – Set of Utensils for Cooking, Roasting and Baking – 12 inch Design in One Piece – Scratch Resistant Accessories – Spatula, Ladle
- Frying pans Lagostina Red Line Wok in Stainless Steel 18/10 with Frying and Steaming Basket, Ø 11 inches, Induction, Gas and Oven Pot up to 347°F, Non-Slip Silicone Handles
- Electric whisks Moulinex HM4641 Prep'Mix+ Electric Mixer, with Stainless Steel Whisks and Dough Hooks for Mixing, Whipping and Beating, 2.5 L Self-Rotating Bowl, 5 Speeds and Turbo Setting
Carnival fritters or puffs steps
Put the water in a saucepan, add the butter and a pinch of salt, heat it until the butter has melted, then remove the pan from the heat and add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon or an electric whisk with hook attachments, which is much more convenient. Return to the heat, continuing to stir with force, beating the mixture against the sides of the pan until it separates sizzling from the sides of the pan. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly.
At this point, incorporate the whole eggs and the yolks one at a time, finish with the sugar and grated lemon peel, and continue working the dough for a few minutes, always with a wooden spoon, or better, with an electric whisk with hook attachments. Cover the pan and let the dough rest for a few minutes.
Heat the oil and fry the dough in small pieces, at moderate heat, so that they puff up and achieve a beautiful, uniform golden exterior. Drain the puffs on absorbent paper and continue until all the dough is used up. Arrange them on a serving dish and sprinkle them with vanilla powdered sugar.
Suggestions, notes, variations for carnival fritters or puffs
Carnival fritters can be enriched with the addition of raisins, candied fruit, or grated lemon peel. For an even more delicious touch, you can fill them with custard or jam.
You can accompany them with Vin Santo or a Moscato
