Croatian Fritule

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Bekaa Dairy Natural Pot Set Yoghurt

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons rum (optional)

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• Pinch of salt

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

• Vegetable oil for frying

• Vanilla Sugar (for dusting)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Batter:
   In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and rum (if using). Add the Bekaa Dairy Natural Pot Set Yoghurt and mix until smooth.

2. Add Dry Ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, lemon zest, and cinnamon (if using). Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until you have a thick batter. The batter should be thick enough to hold its shape when spooned into the oil.

3. Heat the Oil:
   Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot over medium heat, about 5cm deep. To test if the oil is ready, drop a small piece of dough into the oil—if it rises to the surface and sizzles, the oil is hot enough.

4. Fry the Fritule:
   Using a spoon or your hands, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry the fritule in batches, turning them occasionally, for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.

5. Drain and Serve:
   Once golden, remove the fritule with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

6. Dust with Vanilla Sugar
   Once cooled slightly, dust the fritule generously with sugar.

Serve warm and enjoy these delicious Croatian fritule, made even fluffier and richer with the addition of Bekaa Dairy Natural Pot Set Yoghurt!