Fritters: Homeade donuts, cheaper & healthier
Friday, December 30, 2011
I love sweets, as many already know. Sadly it's hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle & eat lots of them. I love donuts. But donuts are loaded w/ sugar at the stores & shops & are full of calories & artificial ingredients. However you can have some fritters that will curb that sweet tooth, save you money, artificiality & a trip to the donut shop. Here is what you will need:
1 c unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 c cane sugar (not brown)
1 large egg (white or brown)
1 tbsp of melted butter (if low fat, you can afford to do 2)
1 rounded tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional, I prefer none)
1/2 c hormone-free buttermilk (whole or 2% milk can suffice)
In a medium sized pot pour in canola oil, filling the pot halfway. Turn the oil on medium heat & allow to warm while you combine the ingredients for the batter.
In a medium sized bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon & salt. In a small bowl beat together egg & milk until combined. Pour the egg & milk mixture into the dry ingredients & stir togther. Add butter & vanilla into the mixture, stirring, not beating.
After all ingredients have been combined, take a miniature icecream scoop or a teaspoon (metal, not the measuring spoon) & dip in oil. Scoop desired sized amounts of batter & then drop into the oil. When the batter comes to the top of the oil, if the fritter does not turn over itself, take a metal spoon or tongs & turn it over on the other side (about 2-3 minutes). Then remove from oil & place on paper towels. Allow them to cool for 3-5 minutes then sift confectioners sugar on the top if you so desire. Enjoy!
***In order to prevent overeating, the batter can be stored in the refrigerator up to one week or frozen in an airtight container.***
