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Fried Sweet Batter Bites

Fried Sweet Batter Bites are golden, crispy snacks with a tender inside, perfect for sharing and enjoying alongside coffee or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For Frying
  • for frying oil (vegetable or canola)
  • powdered sugar, for dusting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  2. In another bowl, beat the egg, then stir in the milk and vanilla.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth and pancake-like.
  4. Warm 1 and 1/2 to 2 inches of oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cooking
  1. Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden.
  2. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and dust generously with powdered sugar.
Serving
  1. Serve warm and crispy, optionally drizzled with honey or accompanied by jam or chocolate sauce.

Notes

Best eaten the same day for peak crispness. Store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours; re-crisp in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes. Avoid refrigeration as it makes them dense.