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Light yeasted orly batter, sweet or savory

Light yeasted orly batter, sweet or savory

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A light and airy batter, made with water or milk, olive oil, and yeast, and with beaten egg whites. It can be sweet or savory, and is used to coat fried f…

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Recipe from Xabier Cañas, Gaztarrotz, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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A light and airy batter, suitable for both sweet and savory dishes.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time—
  • Resting1 hr
  • Total1 hr 15 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodBatter for deep-frying
  • Estimated cost$1.23 $0.31 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.30
  • $0.01
  • $0.02
  • $0.08
  • $0.29
  • $0.40
  • $0.13

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the water or milk, sugar, salt, yeast, and oil. ≈ 4 min
  2. Add the flour and mix with a spoon until a light, smooth, and lump-free dough forms. ≈ 4 min
  3. Lightly oil the surface, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place.
  4. When ready to use the dough, deflate it with a wooden spoon. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the dough. ≈ 4 min

The bill

Light yeasted orly batter, sweet or savory

  • 300 ml of water or milk$0.30
  • 15 g of sugar (to be removed for a savoury version)$0.01
  • 2 grams of salt$0.02
  • 10 g of fresh yeast (or 3g of dry yeast)$0.08
  • 25 ml of extra virgin olive oil$0.29
  • 1 egg white$0.40
  • flour (amount to be adjusted to achieve the desired consistency)$0.13

Total$1.23

that's $0.31 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 300 ml of water or milk
  • 15 g of sugar (to be removed for a savoury version)
  • 2 grams of salt
  • 10 g of fresh yeast (or 3g of dry yeast)
  • 25 ml of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 egg white
  • flour (amount to be adjusted to achieve the desired consistency)

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