Mice or fritules, as they are called in the south and west of Slovenia, are a delicious delicacy that is most popular during the Christmas holidays and during the carnival. However, you don't need to visit the Advent stalls to enjoy it. You can easily prepare it yourself in just 12 minutes.
Mice - fritters they are considered one of the simplest, yet so delicious desserts that we enjoy on the coldest days. Traditional mice are made from of yeast dough, which means that the recipe will take a little more time, but don't worry: it does exist faster and simpler option.
At mice with yogurt instead of yeast we use baking powder, which does not mean that their taste is worse. Many would agree that the opposite is true. And because the preparation will only take you 12 minutes, are an excellent choice for those who, even during the holidays, are fighting against time.
Mice with yogurt - fritters
Ingredients
- Ingridients:
- 210 ml plain yogurt
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 vanilla sugar
- lemon peel
- 250 g of flour
- half of baking powder
- about 1 l of oil for frying
- powdered sugar (for decoration)
Directions
- Mix yogurt, egg, sugar and vanilla sugar in a bowl.
- Grate the lemon peel, add to the mixture and mix with your hands.
- Gradually add the baking powder to the mixture and mix until the mixture is smooth.
- Heat the oil in a deep pan, which should reach a temperature between 160°C and 180°C. If you don't have a kitchen thermometer, you can help yourself by dipping the handle of a wooden cooking pot into the hot oil. If bubbles start to form around the handle, it means that the oil is hot enough.
- Add the mixture to the pan with the help of two spoons that you previously dipped in oil (this will make it easier for the mixture to slide off the spoon). Use one spoon to scoop up a little of the mixture (about the size of one mouse), and use the other spoon to dip the mouse into the oil.
- Fry the mice over medium heat until golden brown (about one minute on each side).
- When they are toasted, place them on baking paper, which will absorb the excess fat. Then sprinkle them with powdered sugar and serve. Bon Appetit!
