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Perfect Fried Bread Recipe
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Perfect Fried Bread Recipe

Fried bread is a tasty addition to any meal. It’s easy to make and can be served with just about anything!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Resting Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 12
Course: Others

Ingredients

For the Dough
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 cup water 110-120°F, warm
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Frying & Topping
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • butter melted, optional; unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • ground cinnamon optional

Instructions

Make the dough
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  1. Mix together flour, yeast, sugar, salt, warm water, and olive oil.
  2. Use your hands to mix the dough until it begins to come together.
  3. Knead the dough by hand for about 5 minutes until it’s soft and elastic. Place the dough in a greased mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
Fry the bread
  1. Add oil to a deep fryer or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Heat until the oil reaches 350°F.
  2. Transfer the dough to a flat surface dusted with flour. Cut the dough into 12 pieces and flatten each piece into a disc shape.
  3. When the oil is ready, gently stretch each piece of dough and carefully place into the oil. Do this in batches to ensure that the pan is not overcrowded.
  4. Cook the dough for about 2 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown.
  5. Gently flip the dough and fry on the other side for another 2 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Transfer the fried bread to a paper towel lined plate.
Coat the fried bread
  1. Brush the fried dough with melted butter.
  2. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and ground cinnamon as desired. Serve and enjoy!