Ingredients:
1 syrup
2 Cup(s) pure maple syrup
1 cinnamon stick
1 vanilla bean; split and scraped
1 fritters
2 1/2 Cup(s) unbleached all purpose flour
4 43/249 Ounce(s) sugar
839/2413 Ounce(s) baking powder
4/23 Ounce(s) baking soda
1 Teaspoon(s) allspice
1/2 Teaspoon(s) mace
869/10000 Ounce(s) salt
2 Cup(s) vanilla-flavored soy yogurt
2 eggs
1/12 Cup(s) brandy
1 Cup(s) canola oil; for frying
1 Ounce(s) powdered sugar |
Directions: 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.
For fritters:
Whisk first 7 ingredients 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).
Pour oil into heavy large saucepan to depth of 1 1/2 inches. Attach
deep-fry thermometer and heat oil to 350F to 360F. Line large rimmed
baking sheet with several layers of paper towels. Frying 3 or 4 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.
Sift powdered sugar over fritters. Spoon syrup into bowls. Arrange 3
fritters atop syrup in each.
Contributor: Bon Appetit December 2004
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