Perzik Pofertje - Peach Fritters |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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So tasty! From the Michigan Dutch chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 eggs, well beaten |
2 cups flour, sifted |
3 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup milk |
1 1/2 cups peaches, peeled and chopped |
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh is best) |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
oil (for frying) |
lightly sweetened whipped cream (to garnish) (optional) |
confectioners' sugar (optional) |
Directions:
1. Sift dry ingredients together.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs and beat thoroughly.
3. Add dry ingredients to the batter alternatively with the milk.
4. Fold in peaches, lemon juice and vanilla.
5. Preheat oil in a large stockpot or deep fryer to 365°F.
6. Drop by teaspoonsful into hot fat and fry until golden brown.
7. Drain well on paper towels.
8. Serve warm with whipped cream or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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