Mardi Gras Fried Dough (Printable)

Golden fried dough with a generous dusting of powdered sugar, perfect for festive gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 2 tsp baking powder
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 3/4 cup whole milk
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

→ For Frying

09 - 4 cups vegetable oil

→ Topping

10 - 1 cup powdered sugar

# How To Make:

01 - Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth and well blended.
03 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough comes together.
04 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 1-2 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into rectangles or diamond shapes measuring approximately 3 x 2 inches.
06 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F.
07 - Fry dough pieces in batches, turning once, until puffed and golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
08 - Remove fried dough with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
09 - Generously dust warm dough pieces with powdered sugar on all sides.
10 - Serve immediately while warm for optimal flavor and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These golden pillows of fried dough capture the joyous spirit of New Orleans in every bite
  • The recipe comes together quickly but tastes like something from a French Quarter bakery
02 -
  • Oil temperature matters immensely, too cool and they soak up grease, too hot and they burn outside while raw inside
  • Work in small batches to maintain consistent oil temperature and prevent overcrowding
03 -
  • Let the dough rest for 10 minutes before rolling, it makes handling much easier
  • Use a spider skimmer instead of a slotted spoon for easier flipping and draining

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