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Fritule — traditional dish from Dalmatia, Croatia
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥430kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾58gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥚 Eggs

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Fritule

How to order / say it
Say it Fritule — [FREE-too-leh]
Order I'd like the fritule, please.
Locally Molim vas fritule.
Say locally

Small, doughnut-like fritters dusted with powdered sugar.

Why try it?

Fritule are essential at Croatian festivities and celebrations, especially Christmas and weddings. A bite into these delights is like capturing the joy and warmth of Croatian tradition, perfect with a cup of coffee.

How it tastes

These are crispy on the outside, soft, and slightly chewy on the inside, with a hint of citrus from added zest. Typically sprinkled with powdered sugar, they offer a quick sugary rush.

Origin & History — first documented: 1600

Originating in coastal regions, fritule have been popular since the 17th century, inspired by Venetian fried pastries. Over time, they have evolved into a beloved festive treat throughout Croatia including Zagreb.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 300 g flour
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🥛 150 ml milk
  • 🌾 10 g yeast
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 50 g raisins
  • 🍋 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 🧂 1 pinch salt
  • 🍯 for dusting powdered sugar
  • 🫒 for frying oil

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
  2. 2 Add eggs, milk, and lemon zest; beat until smooth.
  3. 3 Stir in raisins and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
  4. 4 Fry spoonfuls in hot oil until golden. Dust with powdered sugar.

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