Elderflower Fritters
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Ingredients
For the fritters:
110g plain flour
pinch of salt
1 organic egg
150ml lukewarm water
8-12 elderflower heads
caster sugar
sunflower oil for frying
For the cream:
300ml cream
1-2 tablespoons elderflower cordial
Method
Sieve the flour and salt into a bowl. Make a well in the centre and drop in the egg. Using a whisk, bring in the flour gradually from the edges, slowly adding in the water at the same time.
Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer to 180°C.
Hold the flowers by the stalks and dip into the batter (add a little more water or milk if the batter is too thick). Fry until golden brown in the hot oil.
Drain on kitchen paper, toss in caster sugar and serve immediately with elderflower cream.
For the cream:
To make simply add the elderflower cordial to the cream and whisk lightly. This should be very softly whipped.