Hanukkah Recipes

Traditional Deep-Fried Dough Balls: A Crispy, Golden Homemade Treat

Made with a simple yeast dough and fried until perfectly puffed and golden, these classic dough balls are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfect for serving warm with your favorite toppings or dips

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Ingredients

  • 2 kg self-rising yeast flour (or bread flour with yeast)

  • 3 tablespoons sugar

  • 5 tablespoons salt

  • Warm water, as needed

  • Corn oil for deep frying, or butter

Instructions

  1. Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

  2. Gradually add warm water, mixing until a thick dough forms. Add the water slowly until you reach the desired consistency.

  3. Shape the dough into small balls.

  4. Heat the oil or clarified butter in a deep pot for frying.

  5. Fry the dough balls until golden brown and fully cooked.

Tip

The dough balls will expand and puff up while frying, so it's best to make them small to medium in size rather than large.

Serve warm and enjoy!

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