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Ingredients

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 quart vegetable oil for frying 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Nutrition Info

102.9 calories carbohydrate: 10.8 g cholesterol: : - fat: 6 g fiber: 0.4 g protein: 1.5 g saturatedFat: 0.8 g servingSize: - sodium: 1 mg sugar: 1.1 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Heat about 3 inches of oil in a saucepan to 375 degrees F (119 degrees C). In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Set aside for 10 minutes.
Sir the remaining 1/2 cup water into the bowl. Add flour, beating vigorously until a soft dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a smooth surface, and knead with greased hands until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place until double in bulk, about 1 to 1/1/2 hours.
Fry golf ball sizes of dough in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and eat while still hot.

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