Best Carnival Fried Dough Recipes

New Hampshire County Fair Fried Dough image

Provided by Melanie Campbell

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

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.

County Fair Fried Dough image

Provided by Annacia

Categories Breads

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour (use any brand)
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, in 1/2-inch cubes
3/4 cup lukewarm water

Steps:

Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Work in the cold butter, using a pastry blender, your fingers, or a mixer.
Stir in the warm water to make a soft dough. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
Divide the dough into eight pieces. Working with one piece at a time, roll into a thin 5" round, about 3/8" thick.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TIP:.
Peanut oil is our favorite deep-frying oil; it has a higher smoke point, and neutral flavor.
Up to 1/4 of sugar may be added if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.8, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 310.5, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.3

Carnival fried dough image

Provided by sherry monfils

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 c vegetable oil
1 lb loaf bread dough. you can get at the bakery or frozen section, then thaw.
1/2 c sugar

Steps:

1. Heat oil in lg skillet over med-high heat until hot, but not smoking.
2. Separate dough into 1"-pieces. Place a few pieces of dough into hot skillet and fry until browned, turning over once.
3. Remove dough from skillet and drain on paper towels. Roll dough in sugar. I also add 1 tsp of cinnamon to the sugar.