Description
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, these sugar-coated fried pastries are a sweet, nostalgic treat made with simple ingredients. Perfect for sharing over coffee or enjoying as a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g granulated sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 120 ml milk
- 40 g butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 170°C (340°F).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add wet ingredients to dry and mix to form a soft dough. Knead gently until smooth.
- Roll dough to 1 cm thickness and cut into preferred shapes.
- Fry in small batches until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Drain briefly on paper towels, then toss warm pastries in granulated sugar.
- Serve warm and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature for even frying.
- Only coat pastries in sugar while they are still warm.
- Customize with cinnamon or citrus zest for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg