Description
Frittelle di Carnevale are traditional Italian carnival fritters, light and fluffy, often dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 30g sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 200ml milk
- 1 packet of baking powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Add eggs, milk, and lemon zest, whisk until smooth.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 170°C (340°F).
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown, turning occasionally.
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use a thermometer to check oil temperature.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying.
- Serve warm for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: frittelle di carnevale, Italian fritters, carnival dessert