Maple Fritters
A lovely, comforting deep-fried bread with the most delicious sauce. From the New England chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. Cooking time approximate.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 4cups flour
- 2teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 2cups milk
- 1tablespoon cream
- 3
- oil or fat, for frying
-
Maple Syrup Pudding Sauce
- 3⁄4cup maple syrup
- 1⁄4cup water
- 2egg whites, stiffly beaten
- 1teaspoon lemon juice
- 1⁄2
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oil to 360°F.
- Sift first three ingredients together very well; add milk and cream.
- Add eggs slowly, stirring constantly.
- Drop by spoonfuls into hot oil or fat and fry until well puffed and golden.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
- For the sauce: Boil syrup and water until it reaches 228F on the candy thermometer or till it spins a thread.
- Add syrup gradually to egg whites, beating constantly; add lemon juice and fold in whipped cream.