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new hampshire county fair fried dough

(1 rating)
phoenixmaine75 avatar
Recipe by
Melanie Ross
@phoenixmaine75
Rumford, ME

So, you think you need a deep fryer and some kind of special county fair chef expertise to make fried dough? Think again! This easy version uses a simple baking powder dough, and fries in just 1/4" of vegetable oil — no messy deep frying necessary. TIP: Peanut oil is my favorite deep-frying oil; it has a higher smoke point, and neutral flavor. Want to make fried dough with King Arthur Unbleached Self-Rising Flour? Omit the recipe's baking powder and salt; and decrease the water to 1/2 to 2/3 cup, enough to make a soft (but not sticky) dough.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For new hampshire county fair fried dough

  • 2 c
    king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    cold unsalted butter, in 1/2" cubes
  • 3/4 c
    lukewarm water

How To Make new hampshire county fair fried dough

  • 1
    Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • 2
    Work in the cold butter, using a pastry blender, your fingers, or a mixer.
  • 3
    Stir in the warm water to make a soft dough. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • 4
    Divide the dough into eight pieces. Working with one piece at a time, roll into a thin 5" round, about 3/8" thick.
  • 5
    Heat about 3/8" vegetable oil to 375°F in an electric frying pan, or in a pan over a burner. If you're using a 10" diameter pan, this is 2 cups of vegetable oil. If you're not using an electric frying pan, use a candy thermometer to take the temperature of the oil; or guesstimate it by seeing if the first piece of dough fries nicely in the time specified.
  • 6
    Pick up one dough disk, and carefully lower it into the pan. Let it cook for 60 seconds (it'll puff up on top and become light brown on the bottom), then flip it over and cook until light brown on the other side, about 60 seconds. You don't want to cook these too dark; they'll become overly crisp.
  • 7
    Remove from the oil and set on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Place in a 200°F oven to keep warm while you make the remaining fried doughs.
  • 8
    Serve warm, with maple syrup or cider syrup; confectioners' sugar, or cinnamon sugar; or the topping of your choice — some folks enjoy a savory version, with marinara sauce and cheese.
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