Carnival fritters or doughnuts

Carnival Frittelle - Fluffy Doughnuts for Indulgent Moments

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Rising time: 4 hours
Frying time: 30 minutes
Total: 4 hours and 45 minutes
Number of servings: 12-15 doughnuts

Frittelle, also known as carnival doughnuts, are a traditional delight that will bring a smile to your face and a festive aroma in every bite. These fluffy, lightly caramelized doughnuts are perfect to enjoy with loved ones, especially during carnival time. Here’s how to prepare them step by step for a perfect result.

Ingredients:
- 500 g wheat flour
- 25 g fresh yeast
- 250 ml lukewarm milk
- 100 g sugar
- 2 eggs
- 50 g melted butter (or vegetable oil)
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar
- A pinch of salt
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for decoration

Step 1: Preparing the dough
Start by dissolving the fresh yeast in 50 ml of lukewarm milk. Add a teaspoon of sugar from the total amount to activate the yeast. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until it becomes frothy. In a large bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the eggs, melted butter, and yeast mixture.

Step 2: Mixing the ingredients
Begin incorporating the ingredients using a spatula or wooden spoon. Gradually add the rest of the lukewarm milk, stirring continuously until you achieve a soft, fluid mixture that flows easily. Don’t worry if the dough seems sticky; this is the secret to fluffy doughnuts.

Step 3: Rising the dough
Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 4 hours. This rising time is essential for achieving a fluffy texture, so don’t skip this step!

Step 4: Frying the doughnuts
Once the dough has risen nicely, prepare a deep pan with heated oil over medium heat. Use a spoon or scoop to drop the doughnuts into the hot oil. Be careful not to add too many at once to avoid lowering the oil temperature. Fry each doughnut for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.

Step 5: Decorating and serving
After frying, remove the doughnuts onto a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Generously sprinkle powdered sugar over them for an appetizing appearance.

Serving suggestion: Frittelle can be enjoyed plain, but you can enhance them with chocolate or caramel sauce for an extra flavor boost. You can also add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough mixture for a special touch.

Possible variations: You can experiment with different fillings, such as fruit jam or chocolate, adding them in the center of the doughnuts before frying. Also, for a less traditional version, you can use whole wheat flour for a richer taste.

These carnival frittelle are more than just a quick dessert; they are a culinary experience that brings joy and celebration. Make them with love and enjoy every bite!

All ingredients (yeast soaked in a little milk) are mixed with the milk to create a soft, flowing mixture. Let it rise for 4 hours. After 4 hours, it will triple in volume. Take small amounts with a spoon and place them in hot oil. Dust with sugar and they can also be eaten with jam. Enjoy your meal! The Frittelle (carnival) recipe was proposed by Aninita on the recipe forum. Other donut recipes can be found here: Ana's Donuts, Doughnuts (American donuts), Amalia's Donuts.

 Ingredients: -450 g flour (I used half Manitoba and half 00) -120 g corn starch (or potato) -160 g butter -80 g sugar -6 eggs -1 packet of dry yeast -salt -zest of one lemon -milk to taste -oil for frying