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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
2 large potatoes, 4 eggs, 2 tablespoonfuls of cream, 2 ditto of raisin or sweet wine, 1 dessertspoonful of lemon-juice, 4 teaspoonful of grated nutmeg, hot lard. [Illustration: SCROLL FRITTER-MOULD.]
👨🍳 Method
Boil the potatoes, and beat them up lightly with a fork, but do not use a spoon, as that would make them heavy. Beat the eggs well, leaving out one of the whites; add the other ingredients, and beat all together for at least 20 minutes, or until the batter is extremely light. Put plenty of good lard into a frying-pan, and drop a tablespoonful of the batter at a time into it, and fry the fritters a nice brown. Serve them with the following sauce:--A glass of sherry mixed with the strained juice of a lemon, and sufficient white sugar to sweeten the whole nicely. Warm these ingredients, and serve the sauce separately in a tureen. The fritters should be neatly dished on a white d'oyley, and pounded sugar sprinkled over them; and they should be well drained on a piece of blotting-paper before the fire previously to being dished.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
This week, I tried my hand at Mrs. Beeton's Potato Fritters, and I must say, the result was a delightful blast from the past. I was initially skeptical about the lengthy beating time for the batter, but I stuck to it, and I found that the fritters turned out incredibly light and fluffy. The surprise came when I added the raisin wine—it imparted a subtle, sweet depth of flavor that I didn't expect but thoroughly enjoyed. These fritters are perfect for the weeknight cook looking to elevate a simple potato dish. The sherry-lemon sauce was a charming touch, reminiscent of a bygone era but surprisingly refreshing. I served them as a side with a simple roasted chicken, and they were a hit. Next time, I might experiment with a touch of cinnamon or allspice in the batter for an extra warm note. But as is, this recipe is a keeper—a budget-friendly way to bring a touch of vintage elegance to the modern table.
