Fried dumpling or fried cake

For 8-10 people: 500 g flour - 50 ml oil - 1/2 sachet of baking powder for quiches -frying oil - 1 tsp fine salt

This is a traditional Emilian recipe, which is called fried dumpling in the area of ​​Modena and Reggio Emilia and fried cake in Parma and its surroundings, although it is the same recipe, prepared with the same ingredients.

It should be noted that traditionally still today this dish is prepared with lard, often also fried in lard, while we wanted to create a 100% cruelty free version and much lighter and up to date, but no less tasty!


Put in a bowl flour, baking powder, oil, salt and a little warm water, enough to get a soft dough.

Knead until it is homogeneous.

Flour a work surface and roll the dough into a thin sheet, which cut diamonds.

Prick them with a fork and fry them in hot oil.

Drain, place on paper towels and serve hot, accompanied by sliced vegetables, especially smoked ones.