Sugar-Coated Fried Pastries
These delightful Sugar-Coated Fried Pastries are a comfort food classic that brings warmth and nostalgia to your kitchen with their crispy exterior and sweet inner dough.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour A good quality all-purpose flour ensures a crispy texture.
- 1/2 cup sugar Use organic sugars for a subtle caramel flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances the flavors of the pastries.
- 1 tablespoon baking powder Helps achieve a flaky structure.
- 1/2 cup milk Whole milk works best but any milk is fine.
- 1 large egg Binds the ingredients and contributes to tenderness.
- 1/4 cup butter, melted Adds richness and flavor.
- Oil for frying neutral oil (vegetable or canola) Avoid fancy oils since we are frying.
- Additional sugar for coating Generously coat the pastries while warm.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter until combined.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures until a dough forms.
- Dust the countertop with flour and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into desired shapes.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
Cooking
- Gently drop in the cut shapes and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the pastries with a slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels.
- Coat the warm pastries in sugar.
Serving
- Serve and enjoy immediately with a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top.
Notes
Monitor oil temperature for crispy results and flour surfaces to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g
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