Fried Windmills

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To make Fried Windmills, you will need:

  • All-purpose flour
  • Granulated sugar
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Butter
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Vanilla extract
  • Filling (jam, chocolate, or a savory option like cheese and herbs)

Choosing Quality Ingredients

Using high-quality ingredients will result in the best-tasting windmills. Fresh eggs, real butter, and pure vanilla extract will enhance the flavor and texture.

Essential Components for Flavor

  • Dough: A slightly sweet, buttery dough forms the base of the windmills.
  • Filling: Adds flavor and variety. Choose your favorite sweet or savory filling.
  • Oil for Frying: Use a neutral oil like vegetable or canola oil for frying.

Optional Add-ins and Variations

  • Spices: Cinnamon or nutmeg can be added to the dough for extra flavor.
  • Glaze: A simple powdered sugar glaze can be drizzled on top.
  • Nuts: Chopped nuts can be added to the filling for added texture.

3. Preparing the Ingredients

Making the Dough

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  2. Cut in Butter: Add 1/2 cup of cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 egg, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

Preparing the Filling

  1. Choose Filling: Select your desired filling (e.g., jam, chocolate, cheese and herbs).
  2. Prep Filling: If using jam or chocolate, measure out about 1 teaspoon per windmill. If using cheese and herbs, grate the cheese and chop the herbs finely.

Shaping the Windmills

  1. Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
  2. Cut Squares: Cut the dough into 3-inch squares.
  3. Add Filling: Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each square.
  4. Shape Windmills: Make cuts from each corner of the square towards the center, stopping about 1/2 inch from the filling. Fold every other corner towards the center to create a windmill shape. Press the corners gently to seal.

4. Frying the Windmills

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