County Fair Fried Dough
Experience the nostalgic delight of County Fair Fried Dough, a crispy, golden treat inspired by the classic festival favorite! This easy-to-make recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder to create a soft, airy dough that is fried to perfection in bubbling vegetable oil. Rolled into rustic circles and finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar, each piece offers the perfect balance of crisp edges and tender insides. Whip up this indulgent dessert in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings, weekend treats, or anytime you’re craving fairground flavors. Serve warm and watch the smiles roll in with every sugary bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, egg, and melted butter.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time, until manageable.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Use a rolling pin to flatten each portion into a rough circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
In a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) over medium heat. Use a thermometer to maintain the temperature for even frying.
Carefully place one piece of dough into the hot oil. Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove the dough from the oil and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining portions of dough, ensuring the oil maintains the correct temperature between batches.
Once slightly cooled, generously dust the fried dough with powdered sugar. Serve warm, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10224 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 988.1 g | 1267% | |
| Saturated Fat | 156.8 g | 784% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 311 mg | 104% | |
| Sodium | 3468 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 378.3 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.1 g | ||
| Protein | 52.0 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 381 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 828 mg | 18% | |
*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.
