Fritters Filled with Mezcal-Flavored Meringue Mexican Recipe

Fritters Filled With Mezcal-Flavored Meringue Mexican Recipe

Ingredients

Recipe for: Gaznates

Makes 1 DOZEN

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar
• ¼ cup brandy or rum
• vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 recipe Italian Meringue (use filling variation)

Method

1. Combine the flour and baking powder in a bowl
2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks lightly, then add the flour mixture and sugar and stir to combine
3. Add the brandy gradually and beat until a smooth, uniform dough is achieved
4. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 10 minutes
5. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out into a paper-thin rectangle, then cut into 12 rectangles
6. Roll onto metal tubes and dab the seams with a little water so they stick together
7. If you don’t have metal tubes, wrap the dough around a ball of aluminum foil, and keep them open in the fryer using a chopstick or skewer
8. Pour oil into a heavy skillet to a depth of 4 inches and heat to 350°F
9. Fry the gaznates until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes, turning them carefully to fry evenly
10. Drain on paper bags or towels, allow to cool slightly, and then remove the metal tubes
11. These can be made a day in advance without filling them
12. Prepare the meringue as directed
13. When the meringue is cool, pipe it into the fried cylinders, making sure they are filled evenly all the way through
14. Serve immediately

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