Spiderwebs with Maple Syrup and Cinnamon for Halloween

Ingredients:

• Vegetable oil for deep-frying
• 1.5 cups premium flour
• 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp fine salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp maple syrup + 1/4 cup for greasing
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar, for serving
• Equipment: Pastry bag with nozzle No. 3.4
• Additionally: Gummy spiders, orange or black sprinkles

Preparation:

1. Pour about 2.5 cm of oil into a large skillet. Heat the oil over medium-high heat to 275°F–300°F.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the milk, egg, and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Knead until smooth.
3. Transfer the batter to a large pastry bag fitted with a #3 or #4 open tip. Working in batches and making a few cookies at a time, gently pipe the batter into the butter using a circular motion, then back and forth, to create a free-form web-like pattern about 8–10 cm in diameter. Fry until golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes.
4. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, flip the khvorost and fry until golden brown on the other side, about 1 more minute. Transfer to paper towels to remove excess oil. Repeat with the remaining batter.
5. Lightly brush the brushwood with maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with gummy spiders or sprinkles, if desired.