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Carnival ears

Carnival ears

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Crispy and sweet carnival ears, perfect for Mardi Gras celebrations.

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Recipe from Edmenb, Rrmsjp, Clerc~eswikibooks (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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These Mardi Gras ears are perfect for celebrations. They are crispy and sweet, and can be made in just 60 minutes.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Total1 hr
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying
  • Estimated cost$2.77 $0.69 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.46
  • $0.15
  • $0.37
  • $0.20
  • $0.70
  • $0.03
  • $0.86

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Pour the oil paint into the Thermomix bowl and program for 3 minutes, using the Varoma function and speed 1.
  2. Add the orange and lemon peels and let simmer for an additional 3 minutes, at Varoma temperature, on slow speed 1.
  3. Then, add all the other ingredients, except the flour, and mix well for 20 seconds at speed 6. ≈ 4 min
  4. Finally, add half of the flour (325g) and mix for 30 seconds at speed 6. Add the remaining flour and program for 1 minute, at a pulsing speed.
  5. Form the balls and spread the dough, shaping it into the desired form, starting with the first ball you created. ≈ 10 min
  6. Fry the carnival ears in hot oil until they turn golden brown without burning. Use a fork to shape them into the form of an ear. If a deposit forms, strain the oil paint and make sure it’s plentiful. Do not cook them for too long.
  7. Arrange them in a pan, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon (4 tablespoons of sugar for 1 tablespoon of cinnamon). In some regions of Galicia, they are covered with honey instead of the sugar-cinnamon mixture.

The bill

Carnival ears

  • 100 g of oil paint$0.46
  • Orange and lemon skin$0.15
  • 100 g of good-quality white wine (optional)$0.37
  • 180 g of sugar$0.20
  • 2 eggs$0.70
  • salt$0.03
  • 650 g of flour$0.86

Total$2.77

that's $0.69 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 100 g of oil paint
  • Orange and lemon skin
  • 100 g of good-quality white wine (optional)
  • 180 g of sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 50 g of anise
  • salt
  • 650 g of flour

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