Pineapple Fritters

Before starting this Pineapple Fritters recipe, make sure you have organised all the necessary ingredients.

In a mixing bowl, mix the flour and salt. Shape into a fountain.

Mix the yeast in warm milk.

Add the whole eggs to the flour, followed by the milk.

Combine with a whisk...

...gradually incorporating the flour...

... until the preparation has a homogeneous consistency.

Gradually add the beer...

... and whisk moderately.

Add the melted butter and set aside for 30 minutes or 1 hour in a cool place.

In the meantime, peel the pineapple with a serrated knife...

... and cut into 1cm thick slices.

Core each slice using a pineapple corer. Cut each slice in half.

Heat the deep-frying oil. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites...

... until stiff peaks are formed.

Combine gently with the batter mix, using a rubber spatula or a wooden spatula...

... making circular motions to ensure the preparation does not collapse.

Dip the pineapple pieces into the batter.

Extract them gently with your fingers and place them into the frying oil.

Repeat the same operation with the remaining pineapple pieces. According to the size of your deep-fryer, you can cook 3 or 4 fritters at a time.

When one side is golden...

... flip the fritter to cook the other side.

Drain on a tea towel and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Enjoy while still warm!