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Fried Dough

10 servings Prep: 15m Cook: 5m

Enjoy crispy, buttery, and airy fried dough in the comfort of your home. And they taste even better than your favorite from the country fair. This heart-melting bread makes every bite perfect with a sprinkle of sugar. The best part? They take less than 20 minutes to make.

Scale to servings (original: 10)
Ingredients
2.0 c All Purpose Flour
Baking Powder
Salt
White Sugar
1.0 tsp Vanilla Extract
Butter
Whole Milk
⚠️ Oil (for frying)
Powdered Sugar
Instructions
1. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
2. Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix and then transfer to a board and knead with hands for 5 minutes.
3. Divide into 10 pieces and let it rest for 10 minutes.
4. After the resting period, roll out each piece to about ½ inch thick.
5. Heat an inch of oil in a deep pan to 375°F/190℃ over medium heat.
6. Carefully lower the rolled dough into the pan—fry the dough in batches, but don't overcrowd the pan.
7. Let it cook for about a minute, then flip it over and cook the other side for another minute.
8. Top with powdered or cinnamon sugar, and enjoy!