TRADITIONAL RECIPE FROM MY GRANDMOTHER

Fried dough pastries are a simple yet irresistible dish that brings warmth and childhood memories.

This recipe, passed down from my grandmother, combines easy preparation with incredible flavor – crispy on the outside, soft and airy on the inside.

Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a family gathering, these pastries will delight anyone who tries them, writes NMD. Here’s what you need:

Ingredients:

– 400 ml warm water
– 10 g dry yeast
– 1 teaspoon sugar
– 1 tablespoon vinegar
– 2 tablespoons yogurt
– 1 egg
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 550 g flour
– 400 ml vegetable oil (for frying)
– NMD

Procedure:

1. In a deep bowl, mix 400 ml warm water, 10 g dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let the mixture rest for 3 minutes to activate the yeast.

2. Add 1 tablespoon vinegar, 2 tablespoons yogurt, and 1 egg. Mix well until the mixture becomes smooth.

3. Gradually add the flour (550 g total), mixing with a spoon or by hand. When the dough begins to form, add 1 teaspoon salt.

4. Knead until you get a soft, slightly sticky dough. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm place.

5. After 1 hour, oil your hands lightly and gently gather the dough. Transfer it onto a greased work surface. Gently roll it out into a thick sheet.

6. Divide the dough into equal pieces and form small balls. For easier shaping, use a cup greased with oil to cut the dough.

7. Let the shaped balls rest for 10 minutes covered with a plastic bag. Then flatten each one with your hands and make a small hole in the center with your fingers.

8. Heat 400 ml vegetable oil in a deep pan at a temperature just below high. Fry the pastries, making sure not to overheat the oil.
   When one side becomes golden-brown, flip to the other side.

9. Repeat the process for all pastries, frying them evenly.

10. Serve warm, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, like real little clouds.

Enjoy your meal!