Summer Fruit Fritter
Sourdough and summer fruit create a simple, delicious fried treat.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Summer fruit any combination of your favorite berries or fruit
- 1 cup Sourdough starter fed, at room temperature
- 1/4 tsp. Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon optional
- 1/4 cup Powdered sugar optional
Instructions
- Remove sourdough starter from fridge and feed, about an hour before making this dish.
- Preheat cast iron or other heavy-bottomed skillet, with at least a 1/4 inch of oil for frying.
- Wash, dry and chop fruit into bite size pieces. Small berries can be left whole. Place fruit in mixing bowl.
- Add one cup of sourdough starter to mixing bowl, covering fruit.
- Sprinkle baking soda and spices, if using, on top of the sourdough starter. Stir well to combine.
- Place 1/4 to 1/3 cup of batter, per fritter, into frying pan. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Once the fritters are done, remove from pan and place on a plate covered with paper towels. Top with powdered sugar, if using.
Notes
When working with hot oil, be sure to protect yourself from getting burned.