Puff Puff (Fried Dough Balls)

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tsp Instant dry yeast
• 1 cup Warm water
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 2 cups Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tsp of instant dry yeast, and 1/4 tsp of salt.
2. 2Gradually add the 1 cup of warm water to the dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth batter forms. It should have the consistency of thick pancake batter.
3. 3Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and place it in a warm, draft-free spot for 45 minutes to 1 hour. The batter is ready when it has doubled in size and looks bubbly.
4. 4Pour the 2 cups of vegetable oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test if the oil is hot enough by dropping a tiny bit of batter into it; it should sizzle immediately.
5. 5Carefully spoon small portions of the batter into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pot; fry in batches if necessary. Fry the dough balls for about 3-5 minutes, turning them occasionally with a slotted spoon.
6. 6Continue frying until the puff puff are golden brown on all sides and sound hollow when tapped gently. This should take about 3-5 minutes per batch.
7. 7Using a slotted spoon, remove the puff puff from the hot oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. This step helps them stay crisp.
8. 8Serve the puff puff warm.

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