Fried cakes are a classic of Argentine cuisine, perfect for rainy days or impromptu snacks. Their simple preparation involves shaping the dough, frying in hot fat, and enjoying with mate or coffee with milk. Deliciously traditional.
In a bowl, place warm water with salt and beat.
Mix flour with fat and add water, stirring until forming a dough.
Knead until it doesn’t stick to your hands and shape into discs; fry in hot fat until golden.
Fried Cakes
Ingredients
1 kilogram of Wheat flour
1 kilogram of Cow fat
2 cups of Warm water
1 tablespoon of Salt
Sugar
Preparation
Step 1 : In a cup, combine warm water with a tablespoon of salt and beat.
Step 2 : In a bowl, mix flour with cow fat and gradually add water, stirring until the dough forms.
Step 3 : If necessary, add a little more water.
Step 4 : Then, remove the dough from the bowl and knead until it doesn’t stick to your hands, adding flour if needed.
Step 5 : Place the remaining fat in a pot over low heat.
Step 6 : Cut pieces of dough, forming sausages about 4 centimeters in diameter, and stretch into discs.
Step 7 : Make a hole in the center and set aside.
Step 8 : When the fat is hot, fry the cakes on both sides for about 2-3 minutes, until golden.
Step 9 : Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess fat before serving.
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