PARAOA PARAI - FRIED BREAD RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Paraoa Parai - Fried Bread Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by á-1590

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 tablespoons lard, melted (butter may be substituted)
1/2 cup warm water
1/4 cup room temperature milk
4 cups oil for deep frying

Steps:

1) Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Set aside. 2) Combine water, milk and lard or butter in a large measuring cup. 3) Slowly add liquids to flour and mix just until dough forms a ball. Knead in the bowl, about 10 times, to form a smooth ball that is not sticky. A small amount of flour may be added if needed. Cover dough with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let sit for 30 minutes. 4) Heat oil in a deep fryer or a high-sided pan. If using an electric pan set thermostat to 350 degrees F. 5) Divided dough into 8 approximately equal pieces. Pat on a floured board or with floured hands to form circles about 5 to 6-inches in diameter. Place dough, a piece at a time, into hot oil and cook for 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat until all dough is used. Yield: 8 pieces.