MATRIMONIES
These simple fried pastries, known as Matrimonies, offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors, perfect for a comforting treat. The recipe features a tender, slightly tangy dough, enriched with eggs, and fried to a golden brown. Served with sweet preserves, these pastries are a satisfying indulgence, ideal for breakfast or a light dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Buttermilk (or milk + 2 tablespoons lemon juice/vinegar) (Originally sour milk. Substituted with buttermilk for modern preference. Alternatively, use milk with lemon juice or vinegar.)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 count Egg yolks
- 3 count Egg whites
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda (Originally soda (baking soda).)
- 1 teaspoon All-purpose flour (Used for sifting with baking soda.)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (or butter-substitute) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- to taste Preserves (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, sift the flour. Pour in the buttermilk, and beat thoroughly until combined. Add the salt and the well-beaten egg yolks. Mix well.
- 2In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the stiffly-beaten egg whites into the flour mixture. Sift the baking soda with the teaspoon of flour, and add to the batter. Mix well. Heat the butter or butter-substitute in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot butter. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Baste the grease over them with a spoon until they are nicely browned.
- 3Serve the Matrimonies warm with preserves.