The perfect dough for fried patties: Salty and sweet fillings will do

Deep-fried patties are a great alternative to any kind of pastry. They fry quickly, and both salty and sweet fillings are suitable here. The main thing is to prepare the right fluffy dough.

The idea for making puffy fried patties with thin dough is published on the Instagram page of food blogger Lily Dovgan(dovgan_lily_).

Ingredients:

• flour - 650 g + 3 tbsp for the brew
• oil - 3 tbsp
• yeast - 50 grams (pressed)
• salt - 1 tsp.
• sugar - 1 tbsp.
• stuffing as desired - potatoes, cabbage, cheese + herbs and eggs, jam

Method of preparation:

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1. Make a brew: 3 tablespoons of flour + 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil + salt pour steep boiling water (250 ml). Set aside to cool.

2. Pour 250 ml of warm water over the yeast +1 tbsp of sugar.

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3. Combine the room temperature brew with the yeast and gradually add the flour (you may need a little less or more).

4. Knead the dough until it is comfortable to work with (not clogged with flour).

5. Sprinkle the work surface with flour, roll out a thin dough.

6. Cut out circles.

7. Form patties.

8. Fry over medium heat

9. Place on paper towels.

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