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Crispy Spanish dessert fritters

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  • 80 g all purpose flour
  • 40 g cornstarch
  • 4 g baking powder
  • 25 g granulated sugar
Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon and salt together in a large bowl.
  • 1 g cinnamon
  • 1½ g sea salt
  • 2 whole egg
  • 90 ml milk
Make a well, crack in the eggs and whisk, then add the milk and whisk to a thick lump-free batter.
  • lemon zest
Whisk in the lemon zest; adjust with milk if the batter is too thick or thin.
Lemon zest and batter consistency
  • 90 ml extra virgin olive oil
Heat the olive oil in a large fry pan over medium.
Drop spoonfuls of batter in a single layer, spaced out; fry in batches, about 3 minutes a side until golden and crisp.
  • powdered sugar
Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar while still hot.