Deep-Fried Dough Balls
Crispy golden on the outside, soft and airy inside – these quick deep-fried dough balls are a fun snack or breakfast treat. Made with pantry staples, they come together in minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 3 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- 2
Pour in the 3/4 cup milk and stir with a spoon until a soft, sticky dough forms, about 1 minute.
- 3
Heat the 2 cups oil in a deep pot over medium-high until a drop of dough sizzles immediately, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Drop spoonfuls of dough into the hot oil, frying in batches without crowding, until golden brown and puffed, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- 5
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Deep pot
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
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