Yovo DokoBeninese Fried Dough Balls
Yovo doko are Beninese yeast-raised fried dough balls with a lightly sweet interior and golden crust. A small dusting of powdered sugar is optional for serving.
Prep
1h 20m
Cook
20m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Dough
- 350gAll-Purpose Flour
- 6gActive Dry Yeast
- 40gWhite Sugar
- 4gSalt
- 220mlWater (warm)
Frying
- 500mlVegetable Oil
Serving
- 30gPowdered Sugar
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Method
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- 01
Stir the active dry yeast and the white sugar into the warm water and leave it until foamy.
- 02
Mix the all-purpose flour and salt in a bowl, then add the yeast mixture and knead until smooth.
- 03
Cover the dough and let it rise until puffy and airy.
- 04
Shape the dough into small balls of even size.
- 05
Heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (356°F).
- 06
Fry the dough balls in batches until they are evenly golden and cooked through in the center.
- 07
Drain the fried dough well and dust with the powdered sugar.
- 08
Serve warm or at room temperature.
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