Calascookies 1 1/2 cup hot cooked rice 1/2 pkg dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water 105-115 deg 3 egg 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 vegetable oil 1 powdered sugar 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 deg), free from drafts. Add eggs, flour, sugar, salt, and nutmeg to rice mixture, beating until smooth. Cover and let stand in a warm place (85 deg) for 30 minutes. Heat 3 inches of oil to 360 deg; drop dough by tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Cook about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain; sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve immediately. Yield 2 1/2 dozen. Recipe By : Suzy Lewis |
