Puff-PuffSweet Fried Dough Balls
A street snack of lightly sweetened yeast dough fried until golden brown outside and soft inside. These dough balls are best eaten warm and are often enjoyed for breakfast or as an afternoon treat.
Prep
1h
Cook
20m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Batter
- 400gAll-Purpose Flour
- 7gActive Dry Yeast
- 60gWhite Sugar
- 2gNutmeg
- 4gSalt
- 300mlWater (lukewarm)
Frying
- 500mlVegetable Oil
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Method
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- 01
Combine the all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, white sugar, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- 02
Stir in the lukewarm water until you have a thick, smooth batter. Cover and leave it in a warm place for 45 to 60 minutes, until puffed and bubbly.
- 03
Heat the vegetable oil to 175°C (350°F) in a deep pot.
- 04
Drop small spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry for 4 to 5 minutes, turning them so they cook evenly, until deep golden brown.
- 05
Lift them out, drain briefly, and serve warm.
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