How to Make Croatian Fritule

Fritule are traditional Croatian desserts. They look like small doughnuts. We usually make them in Carnival time or during the Christmas holidays.

Since now is the time of Carnival we decided to bring you one of the recipes. Learn in detail how to make Croatian fritule!

Fritule Mixture

Take two firm yogurts and put them in the bowl. Then add three eggs to the yogurts.

Photo of the Fritule starting mixture fromSasha's Kitchen YouTube vlog

After that peel the crust of the half lemon into the mixture. You can use eco lemons that are not treated because most of the toxins stay in the peel.

Adding the Brandy to Fritule

Photo of Croatian Brandy for Fritule from pixabay.com

The next step is to add 10 ml of brandy or rum to the mixture. That is the key step since Fritule are fried in deep oil, and brandy will make them oil-free! Next, add 2 large spoons of sugar, a bit of salt, and one bag of vanilla sugar. Then, mix all the ingredients manually.

Finishing the Fritule Mixture

Photo of the smooth mixture for Fritulefrom Sasha's Kitchen YouTube vlog

Afterward, add 280g of flavor and half a bag of baking powder, then stir it manually again and add more flavor (70g). Mix everything together till the mixture becomes smooth. It is still moist do not worry this is how it is supposed to look like.

Finally, leave the mixture to rest for 15 minutes.

Fritule Preparation

As we already mentioned, Fritule are fried in deep oil. Heat the oil, but it is essential not to overheat it because then our lovely little doughnuts will become brown on the outside and still stay raw in the middle. You can test the temperature with the wooden ladle. Put it in the oil and when small bubbles start forming around it the oil is ready.

Photo of the frying of Fritulefrom Sasha's Kitchen YouTube vlog

Before the frying process, stir the mixture again and then start. You take half of a large spoon of the mixture and put it inside the oil. If you use a large pot you will be able to put about 10 little doughnuts at one time. You should turn them several times before they are done. Then take them out and place them on the napkin to soak the oil from the frying process.

Photo of Fritule from commons.wikimedia.org

Finally, pour them with powdered sugar. Do not worry if they are not as beautiful as those in the photo. They will become beautiful with practice. :-) We would appreciate if you shared your photos or comments with us here or on social media by using the #vipholidaybooker hashtag.

Where Are the Best Fritule in Croatia

Photo of Riva Split Promenade

On the other hand, if you really wish to taste the best fritule you should visit Split. There you will find the best fritule on Riva or the sea promenade.

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