Description
Crispy fried pastries made with lard, perfect for a savory snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup lard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
- Add lard and rub into the flour until crumbly.
- Gradually add water to form a soft dough.
- Roll out the dough and cut into small squares or circles.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the pastries until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- Use cold lard for better texture.
- Fry in small batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Serve with sour cream or jam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Romanian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cornulete, fried pastries, lard, Romanian snack