Original crispy fried pastry from lean dough
Description
Sometimes you want to treat your loved ones to fried dishes, especially during Lent. For such occasions, there's a great recipe for crispy Lenten dough fritters — simple to make, yet delicious and crunchy. I recommend dusting these pancakes with powdered sugar to make them even tastier. Note that the pancakes will puff up into balls only if they are completely submerged in oil during frying. You can also cook them on a dry, thick-bottomed skillet, but then they won't puff up as much. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Mix the water with vegetable oil and salt. Place the sifted flour into the mixer bowl and add the prepared water. Knead the dough for 5 minutes at speed 2.
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Step 2
2. Shape the dough into a ball, cover it, and let it rest under plastic wrap for 20 minutes. Divide the dough into portions and shape each into a ball. Roll out each portion into a thin sheet measuring 30x40 cm.
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Step 3
3. Use a glass to cut out the dough rounds and fry them in very hot oil over medium heat, making sure the oil completely covers the dough. Place the fried sticks on a paper towel. Dust with powdered sugar.