Perfectly Crispy Sugar-Coated Fried Dough Balls 🍩✨
Golden, fluffy, and coated in sugar, these fried dough balls are the ultimate sweet snack. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, they’re perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself!
Ingredients 🛒
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions 👩🍳
- Mix dough: In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add egg, milk, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
- Heat oil: In a deep pan, heat oil to 180°C (350°F).
- Shape balls: Scoop small portions of dough and roll into balls.
- Fry: Drop dough balls into hot oil. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Coat: Drain on paper towels, then roll immediately in granulated sugar while warm.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with coffee, tea, or as a festive treat.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Fill with Nutella, jam, or custard after frying.
- Variation: Dust with cinnamon sugar for a spiced twist.
- Serving idea: Stack on a platter for parties or drizzle with chocolate sauce.
Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Kcal: ~150 per ball
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Perfectly Crispy Sugar-Coated Fried Dough Balls—sweet, golden, and irresistible 🍩✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you fill them with Nutella or keep them classic?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next sweet craving.” • “Tag a friend who loves donuts.” • “Golden crust, fluffy inside, sugar sparkle.”