Fritters with elderflowers

Use the egg yolk, and serve them hot.

elderflower fritters recipe
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Rest time: 30 minutes
  • Cooking time: 8 minutes
  • difficulty: Bassa 

How to make elderflower fritters

Le fritters with elderflowers In ancient times, they were prepared in many families and served as a sweet snack. They were considered a "poor man's" dessert, but now they have become very popular and even sophisticated. This is the simplest and most authentic recipe.

Ingredients

  • Elderflowers
  • 150 grams of flour
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 200 ml of cold water

Preparation

  • Prepare a batter by starting to separate the yolks and egg whites.
  • Beat the egg yolks with a pinch of salt.
  • Whip the egg whites until stiff.
  • Pour the egg yolks into a bowl and, mixing with a whisk, incorporate the water and flour until you obtain a thick, smooth mixture.
  • Using a wooden spoon, gently fold in the whipped egg whites so that the mixture remains well-formed.
  • Dip the elderflowers in the batter and fry them in boiling extra virgin olive oil.
  • For a sweet version of the recipe, add 50g of sugar.

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