North American Fried Dough

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A fair-style North American treat of yeast dough stretched by hand into flat rounds and deep-fried until golden, puffy and slightly chewy. It is topped with powdered or cinnamon sugar while hot. Makes 8 rounds in about 2 hr 15 min.

Prep 25 min

Cook 20 min

Cooling 1 hr 30 min

Total 2 hr 15 min

Servings 8

Diet Vegan

Ingredients

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4 cups (500 g)all-purpose flour
¼ oz (7 g)instant yeast
2 ½ tbsp (30 g)granulated sugar
1 ¼ tsp (8 g)fine salt
1 ¼ cups (300 ml)warm water, about 105 F (40 C)
1 tbsp (15 ml)vegetable oil, for the dough
6 ⅓ cups (1500 ml)vegetable oil, for deep frying, for the frying
7 tbsp (50 g)powdered sugar
2 ½ tbsp (30 g)cinnamon sugar, granulated sugar mixed with 3 g cinnamon

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Instructions

Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Stir in the warm water and 15 ml oil to a soft, slightly sticky dough.
Knead 6 to 8 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl, cover and rise 1 hour until doubled.
Divide into 8 pieces and shape into balls. Cover and rest 20 minutes so they relax.
Heat the frying oil to 375 F (190 C) in a wide, heavy pot, at least 2 inches (5 cm) deep.
Stretch each ball on a lightly floured surface into a rough 6-inch (15 cm) round, thinner in the center. Poke a small hole in the middle to keep it flat.
Fry 1 round at a time for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until deep golden brown, keeping the oil at 360 to 375 F (182 to 190 C). Drain on paper towels.
Dust immediately with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar and eat while hot.

Tips

Keep the oil temperature steady; too cool makes greasy dough, too hot browns before the center cooks.
Stretch gently; tearing the dough makes it fry unevenly.
Do not leave the pot unattended and never add wet dough to hot oil in a rush.
Good with hot chocolate.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make north american fried dough?

Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hour 30 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 8 rounds (8 servings).

How should I store north american fried dough?

Best eaten within 30 minutes of frying. Leftovers keep at room temperature 1 day and will be chewy.

Can I make north american fried dough ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Serve it with hot chocolate.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

370 Calories / serving

10.4g Fat

61.6g Carbs

6.6g Protein

13.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~2960 cal · 83g fat · 493g carbs · 53g protein · 110g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.