Icelandic Love Balls – Ástarpungar
Icelandic Love Balls – Ástarpungar are popular in Iceland, and many Icelanders have fond memories of enjoying them with coffee or as a snack on special occasions. They often contain raisins or other flavorings and are made from dough that is flavored with cardamom or other spices.
Icelandic Love Balls – Ástarpungar
Ingredients:
- 500 g flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ammonia powder
- 150 g sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 100 g butter (melted)
- 4 eggs
- 200 ml milk
- 100 g raisins (optional)
- Oil for deep frying
Method:
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine the flour, baking powder, ammonia powder, sugar, and cardamom in a large bowl.
- Add eggs and butter: Add the melted butter and eggs, and mix until the dough is smooth.
- Milk and raisins: Slowly pour the milk into the dough, mixing well, and add raisins if desired.
- Heat the oil: Heat oil in a large pot or deep fryer to about 175°C (350°F).
- Shape balls: Form small balls from the dough using a spoon.
- Deep fry: Fry the balls in the oil until they are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve: Place the ástarpungar on kitchen paper to remove excess oil. Then just brew some coffee and offer freshly fried ástarpungar with a good cup of coffee.
