Sylheti handesh, also known as Guror handesh in the Sylhet region, is a delightful sweet and puffy deep-fried pitha that can also be enjoyed as a snack. This traditional delicacy is deeply rooted in Sylheti culture and is especially popular…
Fanke is a Nigerian fritter made with wheat flour or semovita. It is commonly eaten in the Northern part of Nigeria, especially among the Hausa people. Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour or semovita 1 tablespoon instant yeast 1 cup white…
Loukoumas is a Greek fried pastry, similar to a doughnut. Ingredients 1.36 kg (48 oz / 6 cups) all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups undiluted evaporated milk 4 eggs 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 cup white granulated sugar Ground…
Koesisters are a South African Cape Malay doughnut soaked in syrup and sprinkled with coconut. Ingredients Fritters 6 cups (700 g) cake flour 1 tablespoon castor sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoon ground ginger 2…
Fankasau is a traditional Hausa fritter, common in northern Nigeria. Ingredients 4 cups wheat flour 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp instant yeast Water ½ cup potash water (kanwa) Sugar 1 egg 1 tbsp baking powder Salt Vegetable oil for…
A Zippula (plural: Zippuli) is fried dough from Calabria, Italy. In Calabrian cuisine, zippuli are made with fried potatoes and (sometimes) anchovies. They are also spelled zeplee and zippuile. Though variations exist amongst some Calabrian families, the zippula dough is…
A tequeño is prepared with a bread dough with white cheese (queso blanco) in the middle. It is formed into a bread stick and then fried. It is one of the most popular snack foods in parties, especially weddings. It…
Sylheti salty rice cake, locally known as nunor bora among other names, is a cherished savoury rice flour fritter originating from Sylhet. This delectable treat, often paired with tea, boasts a golden hue thanks to the infusion of turmeric, and…
Ingredients 2 cups cooked sticky rice 2 eggs, beaten ½ cup granulated sugar All-purpose flour 2½ quarts vegetable oil Powdered sugar (optional) Procedure Combine rice, eggs, and sugar. Form into 3-inch balls. Dredge in flour and set aside 2–3 minutes.…
Struffoli is a fried Neapolitan dessert. Ingredients Dough 6 eggs 6 tbsp vegetable oil 3 tsp baking powder ½ tsp cream of tartar 1½ cups white granulated sugar ½ cup dry sherry Flour Shortening or oil for deep frying Glaze…
Ingredients ¼ cup (60 ml) green pepper, chopped 2 spring onions, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 Scotch bonnet or other hot pepper, minced 2 cups (480 ml) flour 2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder 1 tsp (5 ml) sugar…
In Australia these pufftaloons are usually made with a yeast-based bread dough, but this recipe uses baking powder instead. Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 cup milk 1 dessert spoon butter Procedure Combine flour and baking powder.…