Description
Delicious and easy-to-make fried dough treats that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert, dusted with powdered or cinnamon sugar for extra flavor.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frying and Serving
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Cinnamon sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to combine evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, mix together the milk and vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until a sticky dough forms; if too dry, add milk by tablespoons until the dough comes together.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and gently knead for about one minute to ensure it is well combined and smooth.
- Form Dough Balls: Divide the dough into golf ball-sized portions and roll each into a smooth ball.
- Heat Oil: In a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or skillet, heat approximately 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C), using a candy or instant-read thermometer for accuracy.
- Fry Dough: Carefully place a few dough balls into the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding, and fry each side for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain Excess Oil: Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the fried dough balls and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Repeat Frying: Continue frying the remaining dough balls in batches until all are cooked.
- Serve: Allow the fried dough to cool slightly before serving. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar for extra flavor. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- The dough should be sticky but manageable; add flour as needed to handle it without drying it out.
- Use flour on your hands and the working surface to prevent sticking while shaping the dough balls.
- A candy thermometer is recommended to monitor accurate oil temperature to ensure proper frying.
- Do not over-fry the dough balls; they only need a few minutes per side to become golden and cooked through.
- Fried dough is best enjoyed fresh and warm soon after frying for optimal texture and flavor.
- Nutrition estimates do not account for oil absorbed during frying or sugars dusted on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fried dough ball (approx.)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
