Petulla (Albanian Fried Dough)

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Powdered sugar or feta cheese for serving

Instructions

1. 1Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water and let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.
2. 2Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl, then pour in the yeast mixture and stir into a sticky, loose dough.
3. 3Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled.
4. 4Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F.
5. 5Scoop portions of dough with a wet hand or spoon and gently stretch and drop them into the hot oil.
6. 6Fry until golden and puffed, turning once, about 3 to 4 minutes total.
7. 7Drain on paper towels.
8. 8Serve dusted with powdered sugar, or savory with crumbled feta cheese on top.

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