How to Make Italian Fried Dough

INGREDIENTS
-2 cups of all purpose flour
-1/2 cup of tap water or more if needed
-1/4 tsp. of salt
-1/2 cup of vegetable oil (Wesson oil for frying)
-1 cup or more of tomato sauce, that has been made ahead of time ( you may look at my Marinara sauce video)
-1/2 of cup of grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
DIRECTIONS
-mix the salt into the flour.
-make a well with the flour
-add the water a bit at the time into the flour until the dough reaches a semi-soft smooth consistency
-after the dough is well mixed, let it rest for 10-15 minutes
-while the dough is resting, heat a pan with the oil for frying
-in another small pot, heat up the tomato sauce over low medium heat
-cut a small piece of dough
and make a circular-like shape (see video). Stretch the dough with your hands - do not use a rolling pin to flatten!
-when the oil is hot, add the stretched dough and wait for it to turn golden and to sound crispy when using a fork to tap it.
Then remove the fried dough from the pan and place it on a dish. Add the hot tomato sauce and sprinkle with grated cheese. Serve immediately and bite into a delicious crispy outside and soft inside and enjoy.
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filmed & edited by Laursen Photo (laursenphoto.com)
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[@MsZihala]

This is how I was raised to have it. And the only way I'll make it. Thank you for sharing something that has always been a fond memory of my family with others who just had no idea you could make it this way. So good!

[@CookingwithPina]

I am glad to bring back memories, and thank you for trying it.

[@angelastcerny]

Finally someone who does it right..with NO sugar. These ppl and their sugar make me crazy. Thanks for doing it right.

[@lgkitten1883]

My mother makes that, but it's called lángos in Hungarian... she sprinkles them with garlic salt only 🤤

[@Tipi_Dan]

I was exposed to this at school fairs in Connecticut back in the sixties. In the west we have Indian Fry Bread. This is a great alternative where baking may be difficult as prices for store-bought bread continue to rise. I'm experimenting with different kinds of flour.

[@CookingwithPina]

Thank you for your comment, I hope you have tried my recipe. Please let me know which kind of flour worked best.

[@dennishill8356]

Thank you very much for taking the time to show us how to make a delicious treat.

[@janepowers6711]

This is the first time I’ve seen sauce used on fried dough. We kids would sprinkle the fried dough with either salt or sugar - we usually preferred salt as a toping. I used to love it.

[@CookingwithPina]

When I was a child, my mother sprinkled sugar on the dough. I now use the tomato sauce, and we all love the little pizzas.

[@stephaniep5494]

This reminds me of the Italian festivals! My Mama also made it at home and all the kids in the neighborhood would come over for some

[@CookingwithPina]

My mother made it from leftover dough when baking bread. Try it !

[@iartistdotme]

I did try this when my family came at Thanksgiving and they really liked it. I used chunks of fresh mozzarella and parmesan over the sauce. I did make smaller pieces and they were all gone in just moments. Really fun to do so I will certainly do it again.

[@CookingwithPina]

mary w thank you for sharing your experience. I’m happy that you and your family liked it.

[@MrGeorgewf]

You made them too small. Ni sauce just butter.

[@iartistdotme]

Oh boy this looks good, my favorite part of pizza is the crust - thin and crispy. I had no idea that my favorite way to eat pizza was this easy. I adore fresh sweet basil, so will try it with the cheese..

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

Hi Doll one of my favorite meals as an adolescent was chicken Cacciatore a friend of the family made. She was Italian. My mom made a very decent copy but it was never the same. (Never told her that, RIP). Any plans for such a fabulous meal? 😛😛

[@CookingwithPina]

Thank you for your suggestion. I will do it soon.