Dutch Fried Dough Balls
Golden, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-and-fluffy-inside Dutch dough balls, dusted with powdered sugar. A classic treat that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
- Total time
- 90 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, dissolve the 2.25 tsp yeast and 1 tbsp of the sugar in the 1 cup warm milk. Let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 cups flour, remaining 1 tbsp sugar, and 0.5 tsp salt. Make a well in the center.
- 3
Pour the yeast mixture and 1 beaten egg into the well. Stir with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 5
Heat the 4 cups oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer for accuracy.
- 6
Using two spoons or a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough into the hot oil. Fry in batches of 4-5, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per batch.
- 7
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining dough.
- 8
Dust generously with the 0.5 cup powdered sugar while still warm. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- deep pot
- thermometer
- slotted spoon
- mixing bowls
- wooden spoon
- cookie scoop
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