How To Make Argentina's Deep Fried Cake Torta Fritta | StoryBites

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

baking powder

🥗Healthier: baking soda + vinegar

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Self-rising flour simplifies the recipe.

Combine hot water and fat in a bowl.

Mix in flour to form a dough, similar to bread dough but without yeast.

Knead the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Portion the dough into small balls and roll into circles.

Make a cut in the middle of each dough circle to prevent air pockets while frying.

Heat beef tallow or oil until hot, testing with a small piece of dough.

Fry the dough pieces until golden brown and crunchy.

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