Authentic Fritule Recipe Dalmatia, Croatia

Fritule, sweet round fritters from Dalmatia are a festive treat, traditionally prepared for Christmas and carnival time. The typical fritters are made with a yeasted dough that can be enriched with eggs, although in the past, it was more commonly prepared with choux pastry that could also include potatoes. However, today, it is frequently prepared with a looser dough that has yogurt and baking powder as ingredients instead of yeast. The key ingredient that needs to be included no matter what dough is used is alcohol, typically brandy — but rum or white wine are also an option — which helps the fritters not soak up as much oil during frying. Nuts, grated apples, spices, and citrus peels are often added to the dough for more flavor and moisture. Traditionally, fritule were fried in lard, but nowadays, oil is typically used. Once fried, fritule are left to drain on paper towels, and while hot, they are traditionally rolled in granulated or powdered sugar. Still, they can be ... Read more