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Medium 1 hr 20 min~318 kcal 2/10
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Torta Frita
A Uruguayan fried dough round made with flour, butter, water, and a little sugar, served warm with tea or mate.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 13 min📖 1 min readServes 8~300 kcal🇺🇾 Uruguayan🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 18 min cook 30 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 13 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
8 servings
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For the dough
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Flour
- 60 gr Butter
- 0.9 su bardağı(~180 ml) Water
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Sugar
- 0.7 çay kaşığı(~3.5 ml) Salt
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Baking powder
For frying
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Powdered sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- 2
Add the melted butter and water, then knead a soft dough.
- 3
Cover the dough and rest it for 30 minutes.
30 min30:00 - 4
Divide the dough into 8 balls, roll each into a round, and make a small slit in the center.
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil to about 175°C and fry the dough rounds two at a time for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 6
Transfer the fried dough to paper towels and drain the excess oil.
- 7
Dust with powdered sugar and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Cut a small slit in the center of each dough round; it keeps the middle from puffing too much and staying raw while frying.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve torta frita hot with powdered sugar and unsweetened tea, or strong Turkish tea instead of mate.
Nutrition (per serving)
~300
kcal calories
6
g protein
42
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 56%Fat 36%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Torta Frita make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Torta Frita take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 18 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 73 minutes in total.Is Torta Frita difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Torta Frita have?
Approximately 300 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 42g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Torta Frita contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Torta Frita belong to?
This recipe belongs to Uruguayan cuisine.How many ingredients does Torta Frita need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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