Calas

1. 1

   Dissolve the yeast in 1 cup warm water and set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to combine the rice and eggs.

3. 3

   Add 1 cup of the flour, the brown sugar, salt and nutmeg; mix well.

4. 4

   Mix in up to 1 cup additional flour to make a batter that is thick but liquid enough to be dropped easily from a spoon.

5. 5

   Add the yeast mixture and mix thoroughly.

6. 6

   Cover with a clean dish towel and let stand overnight at room temperature.

7. 7

   Place the oil in a 3-quart casserole or Dutch oven.

8. 8

   Heat to 350 degrees.

9. 9

   Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the oil and fry until nicely browned.

10. 10

    Drain on a double thickness of paper towels.

11. 11

    Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve while hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.