Ingredients
For 12 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Flour500 g
- Beef fat or lard80 g
- Warm salted water250 ml
- Baking powder1 tsp
- Fat for frying500 g
- Sugar to sprinkle3 tbsp
Method
- DoughRub the fat into the flour and baking powder, add water to a soft dough and rest 30 minutes.
- ShapeRoll 5 mm, cut 10 cm rounds and poke a hole in the centre.
- FryFry in hot fat until puffed and golden.
- ServeSprinkle with sugar if you like.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 254 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34.9 g |
| Fat | 10.4 g |
| Fibre | 1.1 g |
| Sugar | 3.2 g |
| Sodium | 42 mg |
| Saturated fat | 4.1 g |
| Serving size | about 75 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Wheat / gluten.
Quick answers
How long does Tortas Fritas take to make?
About 51 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 6 min of cooking, plus 30 min resting.
How many calories are in Tortas Fritas?
About 254 kcal per serving, with 4 g of protein. The recipe makes 12 servings of about 75 g each.
Which allergens does Tortas Fritas contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Wheat / gluten. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Tortas Fritas from?
Tortas Fritas is a main course from Argentina. Fried dough rounds for rainy days and mate.