Puff Puff (Fried Dough Balls)

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 tsp Active Dry Yeast
• 1 cup Warm Water
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 2 cups Vegetable Oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. 1In a medium bowl, combine the 1 cup of warm water and the 1 tsp active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5 minutes, or until it looks foamy.
2. 2In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, the 1/4 tsp of nutmeg, and the 1/4 tsp of salt.
3. 3Pour the foamy yeast mixture into the large bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon or whisk until you have a smooth batter with no lumps. The batter should be thick but pourable.
4. 4Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Place the bowl in a warm, draft-free spot for 1 to 2 hours, or until the batter has doubled in size.
5. 5Pour the 2 cups of vegetable oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to check the temperature.
6. 6Carefully drop rounded tablespoons of the risen batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 3-5 minutes, turning the dough balls occasionally with a slotted spoon, until they are golden brown all over. They should puff up as they fry.
7. 7Using a slotted spoon, remove the golden brown dough balls from the hot oil. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining batter.
8. 8Serve the Puff Puff warm.

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