CRISPY Spanish Dessert Fritters | Tortitas Crujientes con Azucar
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 90 ml
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour 80 grams
- 1/3 cup cornstarch 40 grams
- 1 tsp baking powder 4 grams
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar 25 grams
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder 1.25 grams
- 1/4 tsp sea salt 1.50 grams
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup low fat milk 90 ml
- 1 lemon
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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Add the flour into a large bowl, along with the cornstarch, baking powder, granulated sugar, cinnamon powder, and salt, whisk together until well mixed
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Make a well in the middle, crack in the eggs, and whisk the eggs, then add in the milk, and whisk it all together until you get a thick batter with no lumps, then add in a kiss of lemon zest, and give it one final whisk
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Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil
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After a couple of minutes, start adding in spoonfuls of the batter, you want all the fritters in a single layer and evenly spaced, cook in batches, fry for 3 minutes per side or until golden and crispy, then transfer into a dish with paper towels, and top off with a kiss of powdered sugar while still hot
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Once all the fritters are done, transfer them into a serving dish and serve immediately, enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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