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Beignets are not the only tasty Creole sweet treat from New Orleans. Calas (pronounced Ka-la) are deep fried yeast risen rice cakes that are serv...
Step 1 1 1/2 cups of cooked, mashed lukewarm rice One packet of yeast 1/2 cup of warm water Step 2 Three eggs at room tempture, beaten 1/2 Tea...
Add one packet of yeast to 1/2 cup of lukewarm warm water mixed with 1 teaspoon of white sugar. Set aside for five minutes to activate the yeast. ...
Beat the eggs, sugar, salt, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg together until well mixed. Add this to the rice/yeast mixture, beat until smooth. Let stand ...
Heat at least 2 inches of oil in a deep pot to between 340-360 F. Use a candy or deep fryer thermometer to check the temperature. Stir the rice/flou...
Remove and drain on paper towels then sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle warm syrup (Steen's Cane Syrup is a favorite.)
"Calas, bels calas tout chauds!" -Creole French "Calas, beautiful calas, still hot!" -English Whatever language you use- these are a deliciou...
Go back to step one, and start again!
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