Touton

Toutons are like fluffy, yummy clouds made from bread dough! They can be fried until they're golden brown and crispy on the outside, or baked into soft buns. Think of them as special breakfast treats that are super popular in a place called Newfoundland. They are sometimes called toutins, tiffin, or even towtent, and everyone has their favorite way to eat them!

Toutons have been around for a super long time in Newfoundland, which is an island in Canada. They are a traditional dish, meaning people have been making them for many, many years. It's like a recipe passed down from grandparents to parents to kids.

Because Newfoundland has different towns and areas, people came up with different names and ways to make their toutons, making each one a little bit special.

Toutons are a really important part of breakfast and brunch in Newfoundland. Many restaurants there have them on their menus because they are so loved! They are a comforting food, like a warm hug on a plate. People enjoy them because they are made from simple ingredients but taste amazing, especially when they are fresh and warm. It's a taste of home for many people!

The magic starts with bread dough, the same kind you might use to make bread. This dough is made to rise, getting puffy and light. Then, it's shaped into little cakes or buns.

If they are fried, they get a lovely golden color and a slightly chewy inside. If they are baked, they become soft and fluffy. Sometimes, a little bit of pork fat is added to the dough before baking to make them extra tasty.