The tradition of the donuts in Easter
With the arrival of Lent, the charm of an emblematic sweet is evident: the wind fritters. This specialty, with its light and aerated texture, has become a must in the tables during Easter.
What makes the wind fritters special?
The wind fritters are made from a mass of flour that is fried in hot oil, resulting in a sweet that is both tasty and slightly sweet. In the city of Barcelona, its popularity has grown, and today they can be found in bakeries throughout the week, instead of only traditional Wednesday and Friday.
A journey in time: The origin of the donuts
The history of the donuts is rich and fascinating, as it goes back to ancient times, with influences of Greek and Roman culture. Its taste evolved with the help of the Arabs, who introduced honey, thus providing a sweet touch that has lasted over the centuries.
Classical recipe for wind fritters
Needed ingredients
– 250 ml of milk
– 200 g of wheat flour
– 200 g of sugar
– 140 g butter
– 1 lemon
– 5 eggs
– a pinch of salt
– Powder sugar to decorate
– Anise liqueur, star anise and cinnamon
Step by step in preparation
1. Heat the milk in a pot, adding butter, sugar and salt while stirring. When it starts to boil, add the flour and remove from the heat.
2. Add the lemon zest, along with the cinnamon and the star anise. Add the eggs one by one to a homogeneous mass.
3. With the help of a spoon, fry portions of dough in hot oil.
4. After frying, let it dry on kitchen paper and spray with anise liqueur to evaporate alcohol.
5. Finally, you generously suggest the donuts.
Schedule of Pastry Writer
The renowned pastry chef Christian scribe shares his version of the donut, which stands out for its unique texture. Its recipe includes 30% of pastry cream, providing an extra touch of softness. The ingredients are similar, but the preparation is what makes the difference.
Ingredients for the scribe version
– 250 ml of water
– 200 g of flour
– 125 g of butter
– 5 eggs
– 200 g of pastry cream (or clocks)
– 1 spoon of salt
– 1 spoon of cinnamon in dust
– 30 g of anise liquor
– 100 g of sugar to decorate
Steps for Writing Preparation
1. Boil the water and add the salt and butter when it starts to boil.
2. Add the flour and stir well for 4-5 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and add the eggs one by one, followed by the cold pastry cream and the cinnamon.
4. Fry temperatures between 160-180 degrees in sunflower oil.
5. Let it dry on kitchen paper and sprinkle with anise before suggesting generously.
A sweet that transcends time
Wind fritters are a perfect example of how tradition can be combined with innovation. In each bite, you can hear the story and the love that has been put on, making this sweet a unique experience that endures in the memory and palate of all those who enjoy it.
