Crispy South African Fried Dough Delight

Crispy South African Fried Dough Delight

Name: Crispy South African Fried Dough Delight
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 475 ml lukewarm water; 60 g white sugar; 1 (7g) package active dry yeast; 840 g all-purpose flour; 10 g salt; 710 ml oil for frying

Indulge in the irresistibly crispy and fluffy traditional South African fried dough, perfect for stuffing with your favorite fillings.

75 min

easy

332kcal

calories

60g

carbohydrates

fat

fiber

protein

saturated fat

391mg

sodium

sugar

unsaturated fat

Snack South African African

Ingredients

475 ml lukewarm water

60 g white sugar

1 (7g) package active dry yeast

840 g all-purpose flour

10 g salt

710 ml oil for frying

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix lukewarm water, sugar, and yeast. Allow the mixture to stand until the yeast softens and bubbles slightly, approximately 5 minutes.

Step 2

Sift together flour and salt in a large bowl.

Step 3

Pour the yeast mixture over the flour mixture and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, which should take about 5-7 minutes. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rise until it has doubled in volume, approximately 45 minutes.

Step 4

Pinch off a piece of dough about the size of a tennis ball and roll it until smooth. Flatten the ball of dough until it is palm-sized and set it aside on a floured work surface. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Step 5

Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 175 degrees Celsius.

Step 6

Fry 2-3 pieces at a time in the hot oil until they turn golden brown, which should take about 3 minutes per side. Drain the fried dough on paper towels.