Croatia enjoys a long coastline on the Adriatic Sea that includes more than1000 islands. Many medieval towns and museums are waiting to be visited…. but first a delicious desert recipe that we enjoyed at an authentic family Croatian home.
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Croatian Sfingi Puff Pastry Fritters
Enjoy with Walnut Schnapps!
Ingredients
- 1 tsp butter
- 1/2 litre water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 300 gms plain flour
- 6 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- vegetable oil for deep frying
Coating
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
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Combine water, sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium heat and turn down when it comes to the boil
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Pour all the flour into the saucepan quickly and stir immediately. Keep on stirring, making sure it doesn't stick to the pan. Stir until it becomes one solid mass. Transfer to a bowl and let it cool down to room temperature
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When the dough reaches room temperature, add eggs one at a time and mix
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Add baking power and mix
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Let the mixture rest for an hour
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Heat oil for deep frying
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When oil is very hot take a spoonful of the mixture and with the help of another spoon, push the mixture into the oil. Fry six or eight fritters at the one time
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Fry until the sfingi crack open and are a deep golden colour. Drain on paper towell
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Just before serving, mix cinnamon and sugar together in a bowl and coat each sfingi before arranging on a plate
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Serve hot or warm with honey
