Polish Apple Fritters (Racuchy)

Step 1/7

• 40 g fresh yeast
• 125 ml milk (warm)
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp sugar

In the huge mug or medium bowl, mix together yeast, warm milk, a little bit of sugar and flour. Set it aside for 10 minutes to rise.

Step 2/7

• 250 ml milk
• 480 g flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp butter (melted)

In a separate, large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add the yeast mixture, egg, milk, and melted butter. Mix the ingredients together with a wooden spoon or a mixer (suitable for yeast dough) for a few minutes. Then, cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and set aside to rise for around 30 minutes.

Step 3/7

• 2 apples

After this time, stir in chopped apples.

Step 4/7

• oil

Heat a large pan with oil. It doesn't have to be a lot, but the layer should have around 3-5mm.

Step 5/7

Soak a spoon in cold water, then scoop up a portion of the dough and put it in a pan. Fry for about 2 minutes each side over medium heat. The fritters should be golden brown.

Step 6/7

Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel.