Calas

Name: Calas
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups hot cooked rice; 1/2 package dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (105° to 115°); 3 eggs, beaten; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Vegetable oil; Sifted powdered sugar

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups hot cooked rice
1/2 package dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (105° to 115°)
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Vegetable oil
Sifted powdered sugar

Directions

1

Mash rice grains, and cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in warm water, and stir into rice. Cover, and let rise overnight in a warm place (85°), free from drafts.
2

Add eggs, flour, sugar, salt, and nutmeg to rice mixture, beating until smooth. Cover, and let stand in a warm place (85°) for 30 minutes.
3

Heat 3 inches of oil to 360°; drop dough by tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Cook about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain; sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.