Description
Crispy and golden fried honey fritters made from a simple dough of milk, olive oil, and flour, then fried until perfect and drizzled with warm honey for a sweet finish. A delightful treat that’s ideal for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Frying and Serving
- Vegetable oil (for frying, enough to fill a deep skillet about 2 inches)
- Honey (for drizzling, warmed)
Instructions
- Heat liquid mixture: In a small saucepan, warm the milk and olive oil combined with kosher salt over medium-high heat. Heat until the milk is hot but not boiling to prepare for dough making.
- Form dough: Remove the saucepan from heat and add all the flour at once. Stir vigorously until the dough pulls together into a firm ball that detaches from the sides of the pan.
- Chill dough: Transfer the dough to a loaf pan lined with cling film and refrigerate for several hours until the dough is firm and easy to handle.
- Prepare oil for frying: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or saucepan to 350°F (175°C), ensuring there is sufficient oil for deep frying the fritters.
- Shape and fry fritters: Remove the chilled dough, cut it into small pieces, and fry them in batches. Fry each batch for 4-5 minutes, turning as needed until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Drizzle with honey: Warm the honey slightly and drizzle generously over the hot fritters, turning them to fully coat each side for a sweet finish.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the fritters immediately while warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is hot but not boiling to avoid cooking the flour prematurely.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for easier handling and better texture.
- Use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature at 350°F for perfect frying.
- Drain fritters well on paper towels to reduce excess oil.
- Warm honey helps to better coat the fritters and enhance flavor.
- Serve immediately as fritters are best enjoyed fresh and warm.
