Calas

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve the yeast in 1 cup warm water and set aside.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl, use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to combine the rice and eggs.
3. 3
   Add 1 cup of the flour, the brown sugar, salt and nutmeg; mix well.
4. 4
   Mix in up to 1 cup additional flour to make a batter that is thick but liquid enough to be dropped easily from a spoon.
5. 5
   Add the yeast mixture and mix thoroughly.
6. 6
   Cover with a clean dish towel and let stand overnight at room temperature.
7. 7
   Place the oil in a 3-quart casserole or Dutch oven.
8. 8
   Heat to 350 degrees.
9. 9
   Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the oil and fry until nicely browned.
10. 10
    Drain on a double thickness of paper towels.
11. 11
    Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve while hot.