World Flavors Cookbook

Tortas Fritas

Name: Tortas Fritas
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Uruguay
Ingredients: 500g flour, 100g lard or butter, 1 tsp salt, 250ml warm water, oil for frying, sugar for dusting

Simple fried dough discs, traditionally made on rainy days and enjoyed with mate.

Cuisine: Uruguay

Ingredients

500g flour, 100g lard or butter, 1 tsp salt, 250ml warm water, oil for frying, sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Rub lard into the flour and salt. 2. Gradually add water to form a smooth dough. Let rest for 30 minutes. 3. Divide into small balls and roll into flat discs. Make a small hole in the center. 4. Fry in hot oil (or lard) until golden on both sides. 5. Drain and immediately sprinkle with sugar.