Dabo Kolo (Ethiopian Fried Bread)

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 0.75 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 1 tablespoon Berbere Spice Blend
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups of All-Purpose Flour, the 0.5 teaspoon Salt, and the 1 tablespoon Berbere Spice Blend. Mix them together with your hands or a spoon until evenly distributed.
2. 2Gradually add the 0.75 cup Water to the dry ingredients while mixing. Continue mixing until a shaggy dough forms. If the dough seems too dry, add a tiny bit more water, a teaspoon at a time. If it seems too wet, add a tiny bit more flour, a teaspoon at a time.
3. 3Turn the dough out onto a clean, lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes. Press down and fold the dough over itself repeatedly until it feels smooth and elastic, like a stress ball.
4. 4On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough with a rolling pin until it is about 1/4 inch thick. Try to roll it evenly.
5. 5Using a knife or a pizza cutter, cut the rolled-out dough into small squares or diamond shapes, about 1-inch in size.
6. 6Pour the 2 tablespoons of Vegetable Oil into a large skillet. Heat the oil over medium heat until it shimmers, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes. The oil should reach approximately 350°F (175°C).
7. 7Carefully add the cut dough pieces to the hot oil in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the dough pieces for 3 to 5 minutes per batch, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy all over.
8. 8Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried dough pieces from the skillet. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
9. 9Serve the Dabo Kolo warm or at room temperature.

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