My Grandmother's Wonders

Les Merveilles de ma grand-mère : instructions

• 1
  Let the butter soften at room temperature, or microwave it for a few seconds if you're in a hurry.
  Mix the whole eggs, cream, softened butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt, beating until the mixture is fluffy.
  
• 2
  Gradually sift in the specified amount of flour using a flour sifter, or a colander if you don’t have one. This will prevent lumps from forming in the dough.
  
  The Chef's Tip

  If the dough is still too sticky, add more flour as needed until you can knead it.
  
• 3
  Next, knead the dough and let it rest in the refrigerator for about an hour. 
• 4
  Roll the dough into a thick sausage shape and cut it into 18 to 20 rounds.
  
• 5
  On a floured surface, roll out each round as thinly as possible. Gently stretch it out a little more with your fingers.
  
• 6
  Heat your cooking oil in a cast-iron pot or a deep fryer.
  Test the temperature with a small ball of dough or a kitchen thermometer (170°C).
  
  You can also check out the article Heating cooking oil: not too much, not too little!
  
• 7
  Take a piece of dough and drop it into the hot oil, frying for about one minute on each side, until it is lightly browned.
  
• 8
  Once the fritter is cooked, remove it from the oil, let the oil drain off, and place it in a bowl lined with paper towels. 
  
• 9
  Using a sugar sifter or a colander, dust the fritter with powdered sugar, and repeat the process with each piece of dough.
  Enjoy these delicious treats hot or cold!