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Italian fried bread dough is traditionally part of an Italian Christmas Eve celebration.

Provided by Carmela Sagendorf

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Sir the remaining 1/2 cup water into the bowl. Add flour, beating vigorously until a soft dough forms.
  • 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 1/1/2 hours.
  • Fry golf ball sizes of dough in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and eat while still hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

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