German Hazelnut Crunchy Fritters
A sweet and crunchy dessert inspired by German cuisine, featuring hazelnuts and fritters.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup, chopped hazelnuts
- ●1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- ●1 cup sugar
- ●2 large eggs
- ●1 cup milk
- ●1/2 cup, melted unsalted butter
- ●1 cup, crushed crunchy cereal
- ●1 tsp vanilla extract
- ●1/4 tsp salt
- ●for frying vegetable oil
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
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2. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and melted butter.
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3. Add the chopped hazelnuts to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
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4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
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5. Fold in the crushed crunchy cereal and vanilla extract.
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6. Heat about 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
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7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop the dough into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
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8. Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
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9. Using a slotted spoon, remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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10. Serve the fritters warm, dust with powdered sugar if desired.