World Flavors Cookbook

Tortas Fritas (Fried Dough Cakes)

Simple fried dough rounds, traditionally made on rainy days to accompany mate.

Cuisine: Argentina

Ingredients

• 500g flour
• 100g beef tallow or butter
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tsp salt
• Oil or tallow for frying
• Sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Mix flour, salt, fat, and water to form a smooth dough.
2. Roll into small rounds and poke a hole in the center of each.
3. Fry in hot fat until golden. Drain and sprinkle with sugar.