Recipe for Corsican Brocciu Doughnuts

Indulge in a gourmet getaway to the heart of Corsica with our traditional recipe for brocciu fritters. This typical Corsican fresh cheese, with its delicate, creamy taste, enhances every bite of these fritters, which are crispy on the outside and melt-in-the-mouth on the inside. Perfect for a convivial aperitif or a gourmet meal, our brocciu fritters bring a touch of sunshine to your table. Simple to prepare, they're the expression of artisan know-how handed down from generation to generation.

Ingredients for about 25 fritters

• 250 g flour
• 250 g brocciu
• 8 g baker's yeast
• 60 g sugar
• 1 egg
• 5 cl warm water
• 10 cl milk
• zest of half a lemon
• pinch of salt
• sugar for coating

Preparing the doughnut mixture

(Total time: 3h20 = Preparation: 3h15 + Cooking: 5 min)

Step 1: Mix the warm water, baking powder and 10g sugar in a bowl.
Step 2: Add 25g flour, mix well, then cover and leave to stand at room temperature for approx. 1h30.
Step 3: Add the egg, 50g sugar, the zest of half a lemon, the 225g flour, a pinch of salt and the 10cl milk. Mix until smooth. Cover and leave to rest at room temperature for a further 1h30.
Step 4: Cut the brocciu into small cubes.
Step 5: Heat the oil in a deep fryer or saucepan to 170°C. Using two oiled tablespoons, take a cube of brocciu and a little batter, shape into small balls, then gently slide them into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides.
Step 6: Drain the fritters on kitchen paper, roll in sugar and serve immediately.

Tasting

Serve hot, with coffee, tea or a glass of lemon liqueur (Corsican limoncello).

Storage

If you haven't finished your brocciu fritters, you can store them in an airtight tin in the fridge for 24 hours. However, they will lose some of their texture and flavor, so I recommend that you eat them quickly.

To conclude, I wish you a good day or evening and invite you to come and discover other equally gourmet recipes. And for those of you who don't have the time, don't hesitate to visit our Corsican products boutique, where you'll find a wide range of traditional products. CorseBoutique, the best of Corsica. Thanks to all of you!