Croatian Fritule (Fried Sweet Dough Balls)

Name: Croatian Fritule (Fried Sweet Dough Balls)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 250 g plain flour; 1 egg; 150 ml plain yoghurt (or buttermilk); 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp rakija (fruit brandy or dark rum); Zest of 1 lemon; Zest of 1 orange; ½ tsp baking powder; ½ tsp salt; 50 g raisins (soaked in warm water or rum for 15 minutes); Vegetable oil (sunflower or rapeseed, for deep frying); Icing sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

Fritule are traditional Croatian sweet dough balls flavoured with citrus zest raisins and brandy then fried until golden and dusted with sugar creating a festive dessert or snack enjoyed warm with family and friends

Updated at: Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:06:42 GMT