elderflower fritters served with elderflower mousse

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Grigson

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4 servings

FOR THE ELDERFLOWER FRITTERS

FOR THE BATTER

TO SERVE

1 For the Batter: Sift the flour into a bowl with the sugar and salt. Add the lemon zest and eggs, and splash in about half the milk and half the wine.

2 Begin whisking the liquids into the flour, gradually incorporating the rest of the milk and wine to make a smooth batter. Let it rest for at least half an hour before using.

3 Shortly before serving, heat the sunflower oil in a large deep pan or wok. Check the temperature by frying a small cube of bread in it. It should start sizzling as soon as it meets the hot oil and brown within 30 seconds.

4 One by one, take the flowers by their stems and dunk into the batter.

Lift out and let the excess batter run off, then slide into the oil.

5 After two minutes the underneath should be light golden brown. Turn the fritters and crisp for another minute. Drain on kitchen paper before serving.

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Recipe by: Sophie Grigson

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