Fried dough is a popular dish in many parts of the world, which can be made at home or purchased at fairs. Fried dough is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and can be eaten with a variety of sauces or sugar. Do you want to make fried dough at home? In this post, I will share a simple and delicious fried dough recipe that is with no baking powder that produces a fluffy. 

A Fried Dough Recipe from ‘cozymeal.com’

Flattened, disc-shaped fried dough with powdered sugar is a classic dessert found in outdoor food stands at country fairs and carnivals. This easy fried dough recipe with no baking powder produces a fluffy, chewy and crisp-edged fried bread with a generous dusting of powdered sugar.

• Dessert: New American
• Time: 170 Minutes
• Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup(s) filtered water, lukewarm
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup(s) butter, melted
• powdered sugar, for topping
• oil, for frying

Directions:

1. Measure and prep all ingredients for the fried dough.

2. Prepare the dough

• In the bowl of a standing mixer or a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, instant yeast and salt. 
• In a measuring cup, whisk together the filtered water, vegetable oil and egg.
• Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine. Stir until a sticky dough forms. 
• Switch to the dough hook or knead by hand for about 5 minutes. 
• Shape the dough into a smooth round ball. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place the bowl in a warm room and let the dough rise until nearly doubled in size, about 1-1½ hours. 

3. Shape the fried dough

• Remove the dough from the bowl and deflate it by gently pushing it down. On a lightly floured surface, divide the risen dough into five pieces. 
• Use a rolling pin to roll out each piece of dough to a ½-inch thick disc. If the dough springs back, wait 5 minutes before attempting to roll out the dough again. 

4. Cook the fried dough

• Line a sheet pan with a cooling rack. Fill a heavy-bottomed pot or a Dutch oven with about 2-inches of oil. Heat the oil to 350°F. Prepare the melted butter along with a pastry brush. Once the oil is hot, add the dough, one or two at a time, and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2-2½ minutes. 

5.  Remove the fried dough to the prepared wire rack and fry the remaining   dough. Brush the fried dough with melted butter.

6. Top the fried dough with a generous dusting of confectioners’ sugar. Fried dough is best served the day they are made. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Per Serving:

• Calories: 277
• Fat: 13.5 G
• Protein: 6 G
• Carbs: 33.2 G

You can also sprinkle your fried dough with your favorite toppings and enjoy while still warm. And you can also store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days and reheat them in the oven or microwave before serving. Wishing you success and deliciousness with this simple and delicious chien dough recipe. Happy cooking!