Ingredients
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4 cups flour, sifted
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon sugar
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil + 2 2/1 cups for
frying (shortening or lard can be used instead of vegetable oil)
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1 1/3 cups warm water
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl whisk the flour, baking powder,
salt and sugar together. Create a small depression in the center and pour in 2
tablespoons of vegetable oil. Whisk the oil around in the dry ingredients until
little clumps form.
2. Gently pour warm water into the bowl and stir with a
wooden spoon just until the dough just comes together. Dump the dough out onto a
clean work surface and continue to knead the dough by hand until it becomes
smooth. Divide the dough in half, and seal each half in a zipper-lock bag
while you proceed with step 3.
3. Heat frying oil in a stove-top dutch oven or a heavy-duty
frying pan to around 350 to 375 degrees. The oil should be at least 2 inches
deep. When the oil comes to temperature remove a bag from one portion of dough
and roll the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Using a pizza cutter, cut the
dough into squares approximately 4 X 4 for a nice restaurant look. (You can
also fry up the extra triangles that are left if you like.)
4. Place a sheet of plastic wrap over the rolled and cut
dough; it's very important the dough stay moist and not dry out while you fry
each piece, or it won't puff. Gently lift up one square of dough and slide it
into the hot oil. It should begin to puff up within about 5-10 seconds. Use a
large spoon or tongs to carefully splash oil over the top until the underside
is golden brown, about 30 - 60 seconds.
5. Flip and fry the other side until both sides are light
golden brown. Remove from oil and place in a large bowl lined with paper
towels. Repeat with the remaining dough. Serve immediately with honey or
stuffing and chile sauce.
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