Maasa

Ingredients

For the Maasa

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 cups oat flour
• 2 cups brown rice flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. First, add boiling water to 1/2 cup milk. Then add in the sugar and yeast. Set aside for a few minutes until frothy.
2. Next, whisk together oat flour, brown rice flour, and baking powder.
3. Now, combine the yeasty milk mixture with the flour mixture. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups milk, a little at a time. Now, let the batter sit in a cozy, warm spot, covered, for about 30-45 minutes.
4. Heat ⅛” of oil in a pan until hot, then fry the maasa by the spoonful until golden brown. Turn once.
5. Drain the maasa on paper towels and dust with a heavy coating of powdered sugar. Enjoy!