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Light frying batter for fritters

Light frying batter for fritters

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A light beignet batter, made from flour, oil, and warm water, to which beaten egg whites are added just before frying.

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At a glance: serves 4 people, 1 hr 45 min total (15 min prep and 1 hr 30 min resting), no cooking, difficulty: easy, about $0.16 per person.

Recipe from Doc103, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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The batter is used to coat meats, fish, vegetables, or fruits before frying. It is prepared in advance and has an airy texture thanks to the beaten egg white added just before use.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time—
  • Resting1 hr 30 min
  • Total1 hr 45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodFrying
  • Estimated cost$0.62 $0.16 / serving Estimated price; varies by store.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.20
  • $0.02
  • $0.40

Prices from US supermarkets.

Directions

  1. Place the flour in a bowl or salad container. ≈ 3 min
  2. Dig a hole in the center of the flour (you need to see the bottom of the bowl). ≈ 3 min
  3. Place all the necessary ingredients in this bowl, except for the water or any other liquid ingredient specified in the recipe. ≈ 3 min
  4. Mix all of these ingredients together in the hole using a wooden spoon. ≈ 4 min
  5. If the recipe includes egg yolk, whisk it separately first. ≈ 4 min
  6. Gradually incorporate the flour while mixing. ≈ 4 min
  7. Once all the flour has been incorporated, gradually add the liquid to the center of the dough, while continuing to mix. ≈ 3 min
  8. We should not knead the dough or lift it. ≈ 4 min
  9. The dough should have the consistency of liquid cream that doesn’t hold its shape in the spoon, but completely covers it. ≈ 3 min
  10. If possible, allow the dough to rest for 1 to 2 hours.
  11. Incorporate the beaten egg whites into the mixture just before using, always while whisking. ≈ 4 min

The bill

Light frying batter for fritters

  • 125 g of sifted flour, preferably$0.20
  • 3 grams of salt$0.02
  • 1 egg white, beaten to stiff peaks$0.40

Total$0.62

that's $0.16 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 125 g of sifted flour, preferably
  • 3 grams of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of oil or clarified butter
  • 2 dl of lukewarm water
  • 1 egg white, beaten to stiff peaks

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