Bon Appetit/December 2004

Spiced Fritters with Maple-Vanilla Syrup
Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
26 each N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
SYRUP: 2 cups pure maple syrup 1 cinnamon stickk 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
FRITTERS: 2-1/2 Cups unbleached all purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups vanilla-flavored soy yogurt 2 large eggs
4 teaspoons brandy canola oil (for frying) powdered sugar



1 FOR SYRUP: Combine maple syrup and cinnamon stick in medium saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Scrape down sides of pan. Let syrup cool completely.
2 FOR FRITTERS: Whisk first 7 ingrredients in large bowl to blend. Whisk yogurt, eggs, and brandy in medium bowl to blend. Stir yogurt mixture into dry ingredients (batter will be very soft).
3 Pour oil into heavy large saucepan to depth of 1-1/2 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer and heat oil to 350 F to 360 F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with several layers of paper towels. Frying 3 or 4 fritters at a time, drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into oil and cook until deep golden brown, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer fritters to paper towels to drain.
4 Sift powdered sugar over fritters. Spoon syrup into bowls. Arrange 3 fritters atop syrup in each.

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