Matzo Fritters
Crispy, sweet matzo fritters made with crushed matzo crackers, fried until golden brown and coated in cinnamon sugar. Served with jam, these fritters make a delicious treat with a wonderful crunchy texture.
Ingredients
- •4 sheets matzo
- •1 large egg
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •0.58 cup sugar
- •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •4 cups vegetable oil
- •¼ cup jam
- •1 piece deep-fry thermometer
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Mix matzo in a medium bowl with 1/2 cup water (mixture should be doughlike); let sit 10 minutes for edges to soften. Mix in egg, salt, and 1/4 cup sugar.
10 min
- 2.
Meanwhile, mix remaining 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
2 min
- 3.
Pour oil into a medium heavy pot to come 2" up the sides; fit pot with thermometer and heat oil over medium until thermometer registers 375°F.
10 min
- 4.
Use a 1-oz. ice cream scoop to portion dough into balls. Working in 2 batches, fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels; let cool slightly, then toss in cinnamon sugar. Serve with jam.
8 min
