MMMMM----- Meal-Master Recipe Title: Calas (Like The French Beignets) Categories: Doughnuts Yield: 24 1 1/2 c Hot cooked rice 1/4 c Sugar 1/2 pk Dry yeast 1/2 ts Ground nutmeg 1/2 c Warm water (105 to 115) Vegetable oil 3 Eggs, beaten Sifted powdered sugar 1 1/4 c All-purpose flour Mash rice grains, and cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in warm water, and stir into rice. Cover, and let rise overnight in a warm palce (85 ), free from drafts. Add eggs, flour, sugar, salt, and nutmeg to rice mixture, beating until smooth. Cover, and let stand in a warm place (85 ) for 30 minutes. Heat 3 inches of oil to 360 ; drop dough by tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Cook about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain; sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve immediately. Posted by Brent Williams to the Fidonet COOKING echo From: Robert Miles Date: 26 Jun 98 Exported from Home Cookin 4.8 (http://www.mountain-software.com) MMMMM