Callas Recipe

Name: Callas
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Cooked Rice; 1/2 cup whole milk; Vanilla Extract; Sugar; Self Rising Flour; Eggs; Nutmeg; Oil; Powdered Sugar

These delightful Callas fritters, straight from a New Orleans elementary school fundraiser cookbook, are like incredibly light cake donuts! Imagine the fluffy texture and subtly sweet taste, perfectly paired with your morning coffee. A light dusting of powdered sugar is optional but highly recommended. For a super speedy breakfast, prepare the batter the night before – simply mix everything except the flour, refrigerate, and stir in the flour in the morning before frying. These little bites of deliciousness are worth every minute! Makes 24 fritters (4 batches of 6).

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 140.4 kcal

Protein 7g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Callas

In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup cooked rice and 1/2 cup milk. Mash until almost smooth.
Add 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Beat until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Gently stir in 2 cups self-rising flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter (about 1-2 tablespoons each) into the hot oil.
Fry for approximately 2 1/2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through, turning once.
Remove the cooked Callas with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Dust generously with powdered sugar while still warm and serve immediately. Enjoy with your favorite coffee!