Fried Dough

[The Ironic Chef]

Fried Dough

I was searching through the Bread Threads and was very surprised not to see any fried dough recipes. Wow!!!!
Fried dough is a big hit around these parts. It is very popular at Carnivals, Fairs and fun raisers and is very easy to make.

Ingredients
Dough for 1 loaf of bread
Powdered (Confectioners) Sugar

Directions

This is my home version.
After the dough has risen I like to flatten it out on a lightly floured flat surface. Flatten to about a 1/2". With a pizza cutter, cut out rectangles roughly 2"x6". On the top center of the long side put a slice leaving about 1" on either end.

In a deep skillet bring about 1 1/2" of vegetable oil or shortening up to a medium high heat. Gently lay 2 pieces of the dough into the oil. After one side gets to a nice golden brown, carefully flip and brown the other side.
Remove from the oil and place on a paper toweled plate while frying the rest of the dough. After all the dough has been fried, Sprinkle the tops with confectioners sugar and enjoy a very simple treat. Personally, I like them right after the sugar goes on and they are still warm. Enjoy.
IC

[shipscook]

fry bread is very popular with the Native population here. Street fairs, benefits etc. always have Indian tacos, bread is formed a bit flatter and all the taco goodies go on.

[CanMan]

My terms for fried dough are Doughnuts and Hush Puppies.

[Mama Mangia]

We made homemade bread everyday when I was a kid - mom would always cut some off and fry it up - sprinkle with sugar - best fried dough ever! and we still do it today.

[jglass]

Jon loves plain pizza dough fried up and dusted with powdered sugar.

[Cook Chatty Cathy]

Thanks for the very wonderful reminder to a very satisfying snack!!!! And oh so easy to make