Italian Pizza Fritta Fried Dough

Step 1

Mix until dough forms a smooth dough and if still sticky add a little more flour by a tablespoon at a time.

Step 2

Place in a bowl, cover with a towel that has been dampened and wait until double in size as it rises.

Step 3

Stretch out around two tablespoons of dough into a circle poking a hole in the center like a doughnut or shape into small round balls.

Step 4

. Place on a cookie sheet, lined with floured parchment paper.

Step 5

In the meantime, heat the oil in a fry pan, on medium-low heat.

Step 6

Place a little piece of dough, (the size of a dime) in the oil to see if it sizzles and it hot enough.

Step 7

Place the stretched out the dough or dough balls,  into the oil and fry on both sides until golden brown.

Step 8

Take out of oil when done, place on paper towels to drain oil.

Step 9

Sprinkle with regular white sugar, powdered sugar or flavored sugar such as cinnamon and sugar.