Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMerritt CanteenFried Dough With Powdered Sugar Recipe

Fried Dough With Powdered Sugar Recipe

Inspired by Merritt Canteen
Time45m
Serves6

Sweet, powdered treat.

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Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

Frying Ingredients

Method

Preparing the Dough

  1. 1

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well blended.

  2. 2

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.

  4. 4

    Knead the Dough

    Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead for about 1-2 minutes until the dough is smooth.

  5. 5

    Rest the Dough

    Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

Frying the Dough

  1. 6

    Heat the Oil

    In a large, deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 7

    Shape the Dough

    Take small portions of the rested dough and roll them out into circles about 1/4 inch thick. You can also stretch them by hand for a more rustic shape.

  3. 8

    Fry the Dough

    Carefully place the shaped dough into the hot oil, frying for about 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

  4. 9

    Drain Excess Oil

    Once fried, remove the dough from the oil and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

  5. 10

    Dust with Powdered Sugar

    While still warm, generously dust the fried dough with powdered sugar before serving.

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