Sugar Coated Fried Dough Recipe

Light, airy, and golden-brown fried dough, dusted with a generous coating of sugar. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack.  

Ingredients:

  • For the Dough:
    • 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F/40-46°C)
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast  
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • For Frying:
    • Vegetable oil or canola oil, for frying (about 3-4 inches deep)
  • For Coating:
    • 1 cup powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)

Instructions:

  1. Activate the Yeast:
    • In a large bowl, combine the warm milk and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
    • Sprinkle the yeast over the milk mixture and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy. This indicates the yeast is active.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients:
    • Add the egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the foamy yeast mixture. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  4. Form the Dough:
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
    • Mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
    • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
  5. First Rise:
    • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat.
    • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Shape the Dough:
    • Once the dough has doubled, punch it down to release any air.
    • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness.
    • Cut the dough into desired shapes using a doughnut cutter, biscuit cutter, or a knife (squares, rectangles, or circles).
  7. Second Rise:
    • Place the cut dough pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    • Cover them with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. Fry the Dough:
    • Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).  
    • Carefully drop the dough pieces into the hot oil, a few at a time, making sure not to overcrowd the pot.
    • Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
    • Remove the fried dough with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  9. Coat with Sugar:
    • While the fried dough is still warm, generously dust them with powdered sugar.
  10. Serve:
    • Serve immediately and enjoy!

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