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Quick Fried Dough Balls
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Quick Fried Dough Balls
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Quick Fried Dough Balls

This recipe features simple and delightful fried dough balls, a popular snack often enjoyed for special occasions or as a sweet treat. The video showcases a quick method from mixing the dough to frying it until golden brown and dusting with powdered sugar. It's an easy-to-follow recipe perfect for satisfying a sweet craving.
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Finished Fried Dough Balls with Powdered Sugar
Finished Fried Dough Balls with Powdered Sugar

Recipe Information

32m
Prep Time
12m
Cook Time
1h 59m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
International Snack
Hebrew
Nutrition (per serving)
300
Calories
5g
Protein
40g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Dough Balls Frying in Hot Oil
Dough Balls Frying in Hot Oil

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
    (approximately 240 grams)

    2 cups
  • Instant dry yeast

    1 teaspoon
  • Granulated sugar
    (for the dough)

    2 tablespoons
  • Salt

    0.5 teaspoon
  • Warm water
    (approximately 180 ml, or warm milk for richer dough)

    0.8 cup
  • Vegetable oil
    (for deep frying)

    4 cups
  • Powdered sugar
    (for dusting)

    0.3 cup
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Dough Balls Ready to Fry
Dough Balls Ready to Fry

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a large bowl, combine the flour, instant dry yeast, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly.
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    In a large bowl, combine the flour, instant dry yeast, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly.
    2m

    Ensure yeast is fresh for proper rising.
  • 2

    Gradually add the warm water (or milk) to the dry ingredients, mixing with your hands or a spoon until a sticky dough forms. Continue mixing until well combined.
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    Gradually add the warm water (or milk) to the dry ingredients, mixing with your hands or a spoon until a sticky dough forms. Continue mixing until well combined.
    3m

    The dough should be soft and slightly sticky, not too stiff.
  • 3

    Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 60-90 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
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    Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 60-90 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
    1h 15m

    A warm, draft-free spot is ideal for rising. You can preheat your oven to its lowest setting, turn it off, and place the bowl inside.
  • 4

    Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the air. Lightly flour your hands and pinch off small pieces of dough, rolling them into smooth balls.
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    Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the air. Lightly flour your hands and pinch off small pieces of dough, rolling them into smooth balls.
    10m

    Make the balls roughly equal in size for even frying. Avoid overworking the dough at this stage.
  • 5

    In a deep pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat to approximately 350-375°F (175-190°C).
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    In a deep pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat to approximately 350-375°F (175-190°C).
    5m

    Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature. Too cool, and the dough will be greasy; too hot, and it will burn on the outside before cooking through.
  • 6

    Carefully place a few dough balls into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
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    Carefully place a few dough balls into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
    12m

    Fry in batches to maintain oil temperature and allow even cooking. Keep an eye on them as they fry quickly.
  • 7

    Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried dough balls from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
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    Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried dough balls from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
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    Draining well helps to keep the fried dough light and less greasy.
  • 8

    While still warm, dust the fried dough balls generously with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
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    While still warm, dust the fried dough balls generously with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
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    For an extra treat, serve with chocolate sauce, honey, or jam.
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