Toutons: The Ultimate Newfoundland Comfort Food (Molasses Drizzle!)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness while corn syrup is more affordable.

In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.

Stir in flour, salt, and oil. Beat until smooth. Let rest for 15 minutes.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until you have a smooth consistency.

Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let it rise for 20 minutes.

Knock the dough down and cut off pieces to fry (3” x ½”).

Add a little oil to a frying pan.

On medium low heat, fry the dough on both sides until golden brown.

Plate, drizzle with molasses, and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

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