These delicious fried extra virgin olive puffs are a perfect treat for any occasion. With a simple but rich dough that turns into small golden and crunchy bites, they are the ideal dessert for those who love traditional and irresistible preparations. Filled with custard or whipped cream, these cupcakes are a real treat for the palate.

Ingredients of the dough:

• 500gr. Water
• 100gr. Lard
• 6gr. Salt
• 300gr. Flour
• n. 7 Eggs
• q.b. Icing sugar
• 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Extra virgin oil for frying

Ingredients for filling:

To taste: Chantilly cream/Pastry cream

Preparation:

1. Prepare the dough:

   • Boil 250 ml of water with 50 g of lard and a pinch of salt.
   • Add 150 g of flour and mix until the dough comes off the sides of the pan.

2. Combine the eggs:

   • Let the dough cool.
   • Slowly add the whole eggs (about 3) and mix until smooth and homogeneous.

3. Make up the cupcakes:

   • With the help of a pastry bag, form small buns on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.

4. Frying:

   • Fry the buns in plenty of extra virgin olive oil until golden brown.

5. Serving:

   • Once fried, fill the puffs with custard or whipped cream.
   • Dust with icing sugar before serving.

The oil we recommend:

For frying: Extra virgin olive oil Classic – Il Bottaccio For the preparation: Extra virgin olive oil Toscano I.G.P. – il Bottaccio

The fried cakes are ready to be enjoyed, perfect as a dessert at the end of a meal or for a delicious snack!