Mardi Gras Fried Dough (Printable Version)
Festive golden fried dough coated with cinnamon sugar delivers a sweet, indulgent flavor.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ For Frying
09 - 3 cups vegetable oil for deep frying
→ Cinnamon Sugar
10 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
11 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
03 - Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring continuously until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
04 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 1 minute. Roll to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into 2x3-inch rectangles.
05 - Pour vegetable oil into a deep pot and heat to 350°F.
06 - Fry dough pieces in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown and puffed. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
07 - While the fried dough is still warm, toss in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated on all sides.
08 - Serve immediately while warm for optimal texture and flavor.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The way they puff up in hot oil feels like tiny edible magic tricks every single time
- That contrast between crisp golden outside and tender pillow inside is impossible to resist
02 -
- Oil temperature drops when you add dough, so let it return to 350°F between batches
- These lose their magical texture within an hour, so plan to eat them fresh
03 -
- Use a kitchen spider or slotted spoon with a long handle to keep your hands safely away from splattering
- The dough should feel sticky but manageable, add flour one tablespoon at a time if it's too wet to handle