Kosmatice
Description
You can serve komatice dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with honey. Be sure to try this delicious treat, as the elderflower blooming season is so short. Good luck!
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients according to the list. You might need a little more flour or exactly as much—judge by the dough. I'll explain during the process what the dough should be like.
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Step 2
First, you need to prepare the flower heads for frying. To do this, pour water into a deep bowl, dip the flowers into it a couple of times to remove dust and insects. Drain them in a colander or sieve to let all the water completely drain off.
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Step 3
Now prepare the dough. To do this, separate the yolk from the white. Beat the white with a mixer in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Combine the yolk with milk, sugar, salt, and flour.
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Step 4
Add the beaten egg white to the batter. Mix the batter with a whisk. The consistency should be like that of pancakes: moderately thick, pourable batter.
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Step 5
Take a branch and dip it completely into the batter so that all the flowers are coated with the dough.
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Step 6
And place the flower head into the hot oil and fry. Use scissors to cut off the tough branches. Flip to the other side and fry until golden brown.
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Step 7
Place on paper towels and blot off excess fat.
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Step 8
The dandelions are ready!