Carnival sweet fritters without yeast are crunchy and irresistible! Perfect for celebrating with a traditional dessert that is prepared in no time. This recipe is yeast-free, so you won’t have to wait for long resting times: in a few steps, you’ll have crisp fritters. Prepare them and watch… they’ll disappear in a minute!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 1 Hour
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Carnival, Winter
Ingredients
- 3.5 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup milk (you can also use half milk and half liquor)
- 2 eggs
- 1 packet vanillin
- 2 1/2 all-purpose flour (start with 2 1/2 cups and add more if needed)
- as needed peanut oil
- as needed powdered sugar
- as needed chocolate
Tools
- Pasta Roller
- Slotted Spoon
- Paper Towels
Steps
In a bowl, mix the eggs with the sugar until you get a smooth mixture. Add the cooled melted butter, milk, and vanillin.
Gradually incorporate the flour, working the dough until you get a smooth and soft ball.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
After resting, divide the dough into several balls and roll them out with a rolling pin (or with a pasta machine) until you get a thin sheet of about 1/8 inch (2-3 mm).
With a fluted cutter, cut the fritters into the desired shape (rectangles, diamonds, or with a small central cut).
Heat plenty of peanut oil in a pan and fry a few fritters at a time. Cook them until golden, about 30/40 seconds per side, turning them to even out the cooking. Drain them on paper towels.
Once cooled, decorate them with melted chocolate or sprinkle them generously with powdered sugar.
Carnival sweet fritters without yeast are very easy to make and always a success. Prepare them for a delicious snack or to celebrate Carnival with a traditional sweet!
Tips for perfect fritters
• The dough must be well worked to obtain light and crispy fritters.
• For perfect frying, the oil should be hot (about 340-355°F or 170-180°C). If it’s too cold, the fritters will absorb oil; if it’s too hot, they risk burning!
• Want an even lighter version? Try them baked in the oven at 355°F (180°C) for about 10-12 minutes or in an air fryer.
