Pişi (Turkish Fried Dough)

Make the dough:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder until fully incorporated.
2. In another medium bowl, whisk together the egg, yogurt, milk, and water.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
4. Using your hands or a bowl scraper, mix for 2 to 3 minutes, until the dough comes together.
5. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface. Using your hands, knead for 4 to 5 minutes, until the dough is almost smooth.
6. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and a clean kitchen towel and let rest on the work surface for 15 to 20 minutes.
7. Knead the dough for another 2 to 3 minutes, until smooth. (Alternatively, you can knead the dough in a stand mixer on medium speed for 5 to 7 minutes, until smooth and no longer sticking to the sides of the bowl.)
8. Cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Make the Pişi:

1. Line a plate with paper towels and set near the stove.
2. Uncover the dough and use a sharp knife or bench scraper to divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
3. Cup your hands around both sides of one piece of dough and roll into a quick ball. Repeat with the other piece.
4. Cover with plastic wrap to prevent drying.
5. Pour 2 1/2 inches (6.3 centimeters) of oil into a large pot and heat the oil over medium heat to 350˚F (180˚C).
6. Working with one ball at a time (and keeping the other one covered), place the dough on a lightly floured work surface and use a rolling pin to roll into an 8-to 9-inch (20-23 centimeter) round.
7. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut into 2-inch (5 centimeter) squares, or cut into 3 inch (7.6 centimeter) squares and then cut on the diagonal for triangles. The squares don't have to be perfect, some edges will be rounded and that's totally okay.
8. Working in batches of 8 to 10 (to avoid crowding), carefully place the dough pieces in the hot oil and carefully swirl the pot lightly a few times to cover each piece with oil. This will ensure that your dough cooks more evenly and has a crispy outside and air-filled inside. Continue to fry for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring periodically with a straining spoon so each side is golden brown and cooked well.
9. Remove to the paper towels.
10. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with apricot jam while warm.