The Milk Fritters with Potatoes without eggs are one of the many fritter recipes prepared for Carnival. The absence of eggs means that these sweets can be safely enjoyed by those who have intolerance to this ingredient. They are also without butter and without lard, hence, a bit lighter, if one can call a Carnival recipe light, where frying is a must. The potatoes, instead, help make the dough softer. Once fried, the fritters can be tossed in granulated sugar, dusted with powdered sugar, or drizzled with softened chocolate spread. The dough also contains a small amount of sugar, so those who do not like overly sweet flavors can enjoy them plain. If desired, the milk fritters with potatoes without eggs can be enriched with grated orange or lemon zest during preparation.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Carnival
- Energy 1,805.54 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 130.07 (g) of which sugars 21.14 (g)
- Proteins 18.29 (g)
- Fat 136.95 (g) of which saturated 15.67 (g)of which unsaturated 114.78 (g)
- Fibers 5.26 (g)
- Sodium 200.50 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 200 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 Milk Fritters with Potatoes without Eggs
- 14 oz potatoes (cooked and peeled)
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/4 cups semolina flour
- 2 cups milk
- 0.35 oz fresh yeast
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (20)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 packet vanillin
- 4 1/4 cups sunflower oil
- to taste sugar
Tools for Milk Fritters with Potatoes without Eggs
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Small Pot
- Plastic Wrap
- 1 Saucepan
- Paper Towels
- 1 Slotted Spoon
- 1 Small Bowl
- 1 Tray
- 1 Potato Masher
How to Make Milk Fritters with Potatoes without Eggs
To prepare Milk Fritters with Potatoes without Eggs, first cook the potatoes. Weigh the potatoes, wash them, and put them with their skins into a pot with cold water.
Once cooked, peel and mash them using a potato masher, collecting them in a large enough container, considering the dough will need to rise with the flour.
Sift the two flours, add the sugar, salt, vanillin, and the yeast previously dissolved in a little milk.
Gradually add the warm milk, mixing the powders with a fork, until you reach a very soft dough consistency.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise away from drafts, until the dough has tripled in volume. For rising, you can also put the bowl inside the turned-off oven with the light on.
After the time has passed, put plenty of oil in a narrow-bottomed pan and heat to 340-356°F.
Scoop half-tablespoon portions of dough and drop them into the hot oil. Do not add too many fritters to the oil, as they could cool the oil, and once they puff up, they’d have little space in the pan.
Turn them often, using a slotted spoon, and when the fritters are golden on all sides, remove them from the oil and place them on paper towels.
Once cooled, roll them in sugar, placed in a small bowl, and arrange them gradually on a tray.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How can I store them?
For one day, maximum two, in an airtight container. In this case, it would be better to store them before rolling them in sugar.
Can I substitute the milk?
Yes, you can substitute with an equal amount of warm water.
