Soft fritters – the best recipe we've tried

Name: Soft fritters – the best recipe we've tried
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g all-purpose flour; 400 ml lukewarm milk; 40 g fresh yeast; 2 egg yolks; 50 g softened butter; 50 g sugar; 2 pinches of salt; Zest of ½ organic lemon (grated) or a pinch of dried lemon peel; 20 ml rum (or another spirit with over 35% ABV)

Easy to prepare
4 serving
90 minutes

Jan, 22. 12. 2025

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Fritters are a traditional dish that is often prepared during carnival. This recipe will teach you how to make fluffy and tender fritters that will be a great treat for the whole family. With delicate lemon zest and rum, the fritters gain an unmistakable flavor that melts on the tongue.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

500 g all-purpose flour
400 ml lukewarm milk
40 g fresh yeast
2 egg yolks
50 g softened butter
50 g sugar
2 pinches of salt
Zest of ½ organic lemon (grated) or a pinch of dried lemon peel
20 ml rum (or another spirit with over 35% ABV)

Preparation procedure

Preparing the starter: Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm milk with a teaspoon of sugar and let the starter rise briefly.
Dough: Sift the flour into a bowl, add the sugar, salt, lemon zest and egg yolks. Then pour in the starter, rum and add the softened butter. Knead a smooth dough, which you leave covered to rise for about 45–60 minutes, until the volume doubles.
Shaping the fritters: Roll out the risen dough to a thickness of approximately 1.5 cm and cut out small fritters. Let them proof under a cloth for another 15–20 minutes.
Frying: Heat oil in a pan to medium temperature and fry the fritters until golden. After frying, let them drain on paper towels.
Finishing: Sprinkle the finished fritters with powdered sugar and serve.

Total preparation time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Number of servings: 4–6

Conclusion:

These soft fritters are not only tasty but also wonderfully fluffy. With a delicate taste of lemon and rum they will be a delicious dessert that the whole family will love. You can serve them at family celebrations or as a sweet treat during carnival. Try this recipe and delight your loved ones!