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These Queen Fritters are a delightful treat, offering a taste of history with a simple preparation. The crispy exterior gives way to a soft, airy interior, perfect for holding sweet preserves. This classic recipe combines a few basic ingredients to create a satisfying and elegant dessert, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 3 count Large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 3 cups Vegetable oil (or Crisco) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 cup Preserves (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
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- 1In a deep skillet, bring 1 cup of water and 1/4 cup of butter to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, stir in 1 cup of flour and continue stirring constantly until the dough pulls away from the sides of the skillet, forming a ball. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
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