Rosettes are special crisp, tender pastries that are traditional in Scandinavia. One of my dad's aunts made the best rosettes in the world. I still remember her bringing me a box my first year away from home at college.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- Oil for deep frying
Preparation:
Beat eggs slightly. Add sugar and salt. Add flour and milk alternately, blending until smooth. Stir in vanilla.Heat 3" of oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees. (A deep frying thermometer is very helpful, and I highly recommend it.) Place a rosette iron in the hot oil for 30-60 seconds.
Dip the hot iron into the batter, making sure NOT to let the batter run over the top of the iron. If you do, the rosette will be impossible to remove. Immerse the coated iron in the hot fay and fry 25-30 seconds until light brown. Slip off onto a paper towel. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar when cool.
