Empordà fritters (bunyols de l’Empordà)

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup wheat flour
• 4 eggs
• Oil, for frying
• Sugar, to decorate

Step-by-step preparation

1. In a saucepan, heat the water, butter and salt over medium-high heat until the butter has completely melted.
2. Add the flour and mix well until the dough is well combined.
3. Keep stirring the dough for a few minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Separate the egg yolks and whites into two bowls.
5. Add the yolks to the dough and mix well until fully incorporated.
6. In another bowl, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks.
7. Gently fold the whites into the dough until well combined.
8. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest in the fridge for at least an hour.
9. After an hour, take the dough out of the fridge and place spoonfuls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. In a deep pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot.
11. Fry the fritters in the hot oil for about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
12. Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
13. Sprinkle the fritters with sugar and serve.