Fried Corn Biscuits, healthy recipe

Dec 2, 2023

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Updated: 13 hours ago

If you are expecting a larger group and wish to welcome them with a sweet treat, I recommend this economical recipe. It is exceptionally quick to prepare and enjoy. This recipe is a traditional one, passed down through generations, particularly during times of scarcity when resources were limited. Our grandmothers often prepared various biscuits that required minimal ingredients and could be made quickly. This particular recipe was handed down from my grandmother to my mother, and now to me. It produces fantastically crispy, crunchy, and delicious biscuits. It's ideal for occasions when you want to minimize time spent in the kitchen while offering a healthier alternative to those with numerous ingredients and high sugar content. These corn-fried biscuits are quick and simple to make. You can substitute vanilla flavor with rum or hazelnut, but note that lemon zest is not part of the original recipe. Follow the recipe provided.

Ingredients: simple, standing time: 2 h, total time: 45 min., 50 biscuits

Preparation:

Using a wooden spoon, thoroughly mix all the powdered ingredients. Gradually incorporate water, initially mixing with the wooden spoon. As the dough begins to form, transition to kneading it by hand.
Ensure the dough is smooth, compact, and free of lumps, resembling pizza dough in texture. It should leave an indentation when pressed with a finger.
The dough preparation is quick. Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate it for approximately one hour.
After the resting period, place the dough on a work surface. Shape it into a thick roll and slice it into pieces approximately 1 cm thick.
Roll each piece into a long, narrow wand about 14 cm in length, using your fingers to shape and roll the dough. The dough is versatile for shaping; you can also form half-moons. I cut each stick in half, resulting in pieces about 6–7 cm long.
Heat a generous amount of oil in a deep pan over moderate heat.
Fry the corn biscuits until they achieve a light brown color, approximately 4–5 minutes. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on a kitchen towel to absorb excess oil.
When they are all ready, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Buon appetito!

NOTE:

If you do not have a combination of vanilla and baking powder, then replace it with vanilla flavoring: 1 vanilla ampulla or 1 sachet of vanilla sugar and 2 sachets of baking powder, total 20 g. If you have leftovers for tomorrow, pack them in a glass box with a lid, and eat them by tomorrow because, over time, the dough will harden.

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