FRIED DOUGHNUTS or FRIED MONKS PARAFRITTUS original grandmother’s recipe, Sardinian Carnival doughnuts, simple and delicious, soft and fragrant with orange or lemon and brandy, fil e ferru.
While going through my mom’s recipes, I found the recipe for fried doughnuts or fried monks, from Sardinian parafrittus, paras in Sardinian means monks, priests, that my grandmother used to make, and of course, I had to make them immediately because they were really delicious.
The Sardinian Fried Doughnuts represent a culinary symbol of Sardinian culture, passed down from generation to generation during the Carnival festivities. With their sweet flavor and soft inside, these doughnuts are a real pleasure for the palate and a delight to share with friends and family.
The main ingredients of parafrittus, fried doughnuts include flour, sugar, eggs, yeast, and lemon or orange zest, mixed until a soft consistency is achieved. The dough is then shaped into doughnuts and fried in hot oil until golden brown.
The secret to the success of the Sardinian Fried Doughnuts lies in their unique and irresistible taste. With their delicate citrus and liqueur aroma and the balanced sweetness of the sugar, these fried doughnuts immediately win over the palate of anyone who tastes them.
Sardinian Fried Doughnuts are not just a sweet treat to enjoy during the Carnival holidays. My grandmother used to prepare them when her grandchildren were at home, shaping them with unique skill and patience.
Join me in the kitchen today for the original grandmother’s recipe of FRIED DOUGHNUTS or FRIED MONKS PARAFRITTUS.
Published December 12, 2012, 19:00
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 10-12
- Cooking methods: Stovetop, Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Carnival
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 1 orange
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3.5 oz butter
- 1 cup milk
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cube fresh brewer's yeast (half a cube is also fine)
Steps
Pour the flour into a bowl, add the sugar, grated orange zest, crumbled yeast, orange juice, eggs, and a bit of milk, mixing to dissolve the yeast.
Add the brandy, cubed butter, and the rest of the milk a little at a time while continuing to work the mix.
Form a ball and let it rest in a bowl covered with plastic wrap for a couple of hours.
After rising, divide into 10-12 pieces, make small balls, then flatten and poke a hole in the center to shape them into doughnuts.
Place them on a sheet of baking paper dusted with flour or greased and let rest for 20 minutes.
Heat the oil in a pan and cook the doughnuts, turning them for about 2 minutes.
Drain on kitchen paper to absorb the oil and roll in granulated sugar.
Bon appétit
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FRIED DOUGHNUTS or FRIED MONKS PARAFRITTUS original grandmother’s recipe
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FAQ (Questions and Answers) FRIED DOUGHNUTS or FRIED MONKS PARAFRITTUS original grandmother’s recipe
Can I reduce the amount of yeast in the fried doughnuts recipe?
Yes, certainly! It used to be common to use a lot of yeast in recipes, but I recommend halving the amount.
Can I flavor with another liquor?
Of course! Grandma used sambuca or made her own homemade liquor, but Strega is also perfect.
Can the fried doughnuts be frozen?
Certainly! You can prepare the doughnuts and freeze them before or after cooking.
