Classic Fried Dough Balls
Indulge in the timeless comfort of **Classic Fried Dough Balls**, a universally loved treat that’s crispy on the outside, soft and airy on the inside, and irresistibly golden-brown. This easy-to-follow recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sugar to create perfectly fluffy dough, kneaded to perfection and fried to mouthwatering crispness in hot vegetable oil. Whether dusted with powdered sugar or coated in cinnamon sugar for a delightful hint of sweetness, these bite-sized delights are perfect for sharing at family gatherings or savoring as a cozy dessert at home. With just **15 minutes of prep time**, these fried dough balls make an impressive yet simple indulgence designed to satisfy your cravings for fried sweets. Don't wait—let the magic of homemade fried dough take center stage at your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.75 cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- optional powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and add to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly and then mix in the milk.
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir with a spatula until a dough forms. It should be slightly sticky but firm enough to handle.
On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough gently for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Divide the dough into small, even pieces and roll each piece into a ball, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature.
Carefully drop a few dough balls at a time into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan as this can lower the oil temperature.
Fry the dough balls for about 3-5 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried dough balls from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Allow the fried dough balls to cool slightly, then dust them with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 878.5 g | 1126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.2 g | 701% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 537.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 456 mg | 152% | |
| Sodium | 2296 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.0 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.5 g | ||
| Protein | 43.0 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 676 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
