Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil as needed, for frying
- Powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar for dusting, optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract gradually until a sticky dough forms. Add a little extra milk if needed.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it for one minute. Divide the dough into small pieces and roll each piece into a 1.5-inch ball.
- In a deep, heavy-bottomed pan, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a candy thermometer (or any thermometer that can handle high heat) to check the temperature.
- Carefully drop a few dough balls into the hot oil. Fry them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Remove the fried dough with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain the oil.
- Serve the fried dough warm, and dust with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar if desired.