2cupsoil, for fryingYou can use vegetable oil, canola oil, or peanut oil
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.
Using a pastry blender, electric mixer or your fingers, work the cold butter into the flour mixture. Easy tip: grate the cold butter into the bowl for instant tiny chunks!
Stir in warm water to make a soft dough. Form a cohesive ball with your hands - do not knead. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
Divide dough into 6 pieces. Working one piece at a time, roll into a thin 5" round. This doesn't have to be perfectly round or exact.
Heat oil in a large frying pan. After a few minutes, flick a piece of dough into the frying pan. When it bubbles to the surface and turns golden, you are good to go!
Carefully lower a dough disk into the pan - one at a time. Cook for 60 seconds (it will puff up on top and become light brown on the bottom). Flip it and cook until light brown on the other side, about 60 seconds. Do not overcook until dark in color; they'll become overly crisp.
Remove from oil and set on a paper towel-lined surface. Place in a 200 degree F oven to keep warm, while you make the remaining fried doughs.
Serve warm with maple syrup, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon sugar, or the topping of your choice — some enjoy a savory version, with marinara sauce and cheese.