Italian fried bread dough is traditionally part of an Italian Christmas Eve celebration.
Prep
15 min
Cook
78 min
Servings
Difficulty
Hard
Ingredients
1
, 0.25 ounce
1 cup warm water
, 110 degrees F/45 degrees C
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Instructions
1
Heat about 3 inches of oil in a saucepan to 375 degrees F (119 degrees C). In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2
Sir the remaining 1/2 cup water into the bowl. Add flour, beating vigorously until a soft dough forms.
3
Turn the dough out onto a smooth surface, and knead with greased hands until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place until double in bulk, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
4
Fry golf ball-sized pieces of dough in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and eat while still hot.
Nutrition per serving
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