GF Elderflower fritters

Name: GF Elderflower fritters
Total time: 600 s
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 100 g GF self raising flower; 2 tsp caster sugar; 1/2 lemon zested (optional); 1 large egg; 150 ml sparkling water; Icing sugar; Runny honey; 10-12 elderflower heads; Vegetable oil for deep frying

Clare Knivett @Knivett

Bristol

Elderflower comes from the Elder tree which flowers in May and June across the UK. The flowers are very fragrant and are traditionally used to make elderflower cordial and elderflower wine or champagne. Pick on a sunny day, choosing flower heads that have fully bloomed 💚

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Ingredients

10 minutes

4-6 servings

100 gGF self raising flower
2 tspcaster sugar
1/2lemon zested (optional)
1large egg
150 mlsparkling water
Icing sugar
Runny honey
10-12elderflower heads
Vegetable oil for deep frying

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Steps

10 minutes

1

To make the batter combine the flours with the sugar, lemon zest and mix. Add the egg and beat into a paste.
2

Add the sparkling water and whisk to combine
3

Break the elderflower heads into smaller sprays, make sure the flower heads are free of bugs, rinse under cold water and drain
4

Place a small sauce pan over a medium high heat, fill with vegetable oil, 2-3 inches deep. When the oil is hot dip the flowers in the batter, shake to lose any excess batter, then deep fry for upto 1 minute, until golden and crisp
5

Drain on kitchen roll then plate and dust with icing sugar and a drizzle of honey. Do not eat the green stalk. Only the battered flowers

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Clare Knivett @Knivett

on June 10, 2022 14:17

Bristol

A passionate cook who loves to make and share food with others for any occasion. Interested in cooking with the seasons and learning about world food.