British Almond Fritters
A delicious and traditional British dessert, these fritters are filled with ground almonds and perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup ground almonds
- ●1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- ●1 teaspoon baking powder
- ●1/4 teaspoon salt
- ●2 tablespoons sugar
- ●1/2 cup buttermilk
- ●2 large eggs
- ●2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ●1 cup confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the ground almonds, sugar, and eggs.
- 4
Add the flour mixture to the almond mixture and whisk until just combined.
- 5
Add the buttermilk and melted butter, and whisk until the batter is smooth.
- 6
Using a tablespoon, drop the batter into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- 7
Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
- 8
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 9
Dust the fritters with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.
- 10
Repeat with the remaining batter, adjusting the heat as needed to prevent the oil from getting too hot.