Italian Fried Dough
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4.2
Italian Fried Dough
Description
Made by combining flour, sugar, baking powder, kosher salt, and cold unsalted butter, the dough is brought together with warm milk and rested briefly. Small balls shaped from the slightly sticky dough are fried in a shallow skillet with about an inch of vegetable oil heated to 350°F, turning them once to achieve an even golden brown and puffed texture.
The result is a light fried dough with a tender inside and a crisp exterior, dusted with powdered sugar to add a touch of sweetness and contrast. The frying temperature is important to ensure proper puffiness without greasiness.
Serve these fried dough balls warm, ideal as a dessert or a treat alongside coffee or tea. Keeping them warm in a low oven helps maintain their texture until eaten.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt coarse
- 2 tablespoons butter cut into ½ inch cubes, cold unsalted
- ¾ cup milk warm
- vegetable oil
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat a oven to warm or 170°F. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend in the cold butter.
- Stir in the warm milk until the dough comes together. Cover and set aside to rest for 15 minutes. Dough will still be slightly sticky.
- Using a shallow skillet, heat approximately 1-inch of vegetable oil to 350°F. Use a deep fry thermometer to make sure your heat is stable.
- Spray a tablespoon with cooking spray and scoop out a heaping tablespoon to form a loose ball. Drop into the hot oil, cooking for about 1 minute and turning halfway until golden brown. Continue to work until all is fried, approximately 24 balls. Balls will be golden brown and slightly puffed.
- Remove to a wire rack over a baking sheet and place into a warm oven until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, dust with powdered sugar.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1275kcal | 64% |
| Carbohydrates | 215g | 72% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1829mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 1357mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 996IU | 20% |
| Calcium | 617mg | 62% |
| Iron | 12mg | 67% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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