Toutons
Rounds of yeast dough fried until puffed and golden and eaten hot with molasses. A Newfoundland breakfast made from bread dough and a frying pan.
Method
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Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a bowl. Add the water and 2 tablespoons of oil and mix to a soft dough. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8 minutes, until smooth and springy.
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Put the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and leave in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
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Knock the air out of the dough and divide it into 12 pieces. Flatten each into a disc about 8 cm across and 1 cm thick.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry the toutons in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until deep golden and puffed, adding more oil as the pan dries.
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Split them open while hot and pour over the molasses. Eat at once.
Chef’s Tips
- Fry over medium, not high, heat. High heat browns the outside before the dough has cooked through.
- Keep the discs 1 cm thick. Thicker ones stay raw in the middle and thinner ones turn into crackers.
- Add a little more oil between batches. The dough absorbs it quickly.
Pairing Suggestions
- Crisp bacon
- Strong tea
- Baked beans
Storage & Reheating
Best eaten hot from the pan. Keep the risen dough covered in the fridge up to 1 day. Leftover toutons reheat in a dry pan.
Common questions
How long does Toutons take to make?
About 40 minutes of hands-on work — 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking — plus 1 hour of Rising, so allow 1 hour 40 minutes from start to finish. The recipe serves 6.
What are the key tips for making Toutons?
Fry over medium, not high, heat. High heat browns the outside before the dough has cooked through. Keep the discs 1 cm thick. Thicker ones stay raw in the middle and thinner ones turn into crackers. Add a little more oil between batches. The dough absorbs it quickly.
What should I serve with Toutons?
Crisp bacon; Strong tea; Baked beans.
Is Toutons suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegan, vegetarian and dairy-free. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Toutons?
About 390 kcal per serving, with 8 g protein, 67 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutritional Highlights
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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