Author Notes: A simple dough made with baking powder instead of yeast, and fried in grapeseed oil. Topped off with some organic powdered sugar. Kids love it! —Dash of Amy
Makes: 10-12
Ingredients
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2
cups flour
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2
teaspoons baking powder
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3/4
teaspoon sea salt
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2
tablespoons cold butter, cut in cubes
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3/4
cup water
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16
ounces grapeseed oil (or frying oil of your choice)
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1-2
cups organic powdered sugar
Directions
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the butter and use a fork to press it into the flour mixture until crumbly. Add the water and mix well making a smooth dough using your hands.
- Use a deep fryer, or a large pot to heat the frying oil until hot and bubbly, or 375*.
- Break the dough into pieces and using your hands stretch it and flatten it into discs.
- Drop dough carefully into the oil and cook until golden on the underside, then flip and cook until golden on both sides.
- Place on a platter of paper towels, and sprinkle with organic powdered sugar.
Photo by Dash of Amy