Description
Light and fluffy fried pastries dusted with cinnamon sugar, perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 3/4 cup warm water
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add warm water, stirring until a soft dough forms. Knead lightly on a floured surface for 2 minutes.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into squares or triangles.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 375°F (190°C). Fry dough pieces in batches until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and immediately toss in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon while still warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.