Spiced Doughboys
Make Rhode Island style fried dough with spiced pizza dough, quick frying tips, and citrus sugar for a crisp, sweet finish.
If you ever come to Rhode Island, you have to have a doughboy. On Sunday afternoons, my mom would venture into the kitchen and pull out a bag of pizza dough and fry up a plate of sugary, doughy goodness. Today is Sunday, so I pulled out my bread machine, made some pizza dough and played around with some fabulous spices from Spice House and had an adventure of my own...
Submitted by: Christine from 37 Cooks,
- Use a bread machine or store-bought pizza dough to speed prep. Dough should be soft and slightly tacky.
- Fry small, thin rounds quickly until light golden, about 30 seconds per side, using the 30-second test or 350 to 375 F.
- Coat hot dough in sugar mixed with orange peel for the best flavor. Powdered sugar gives a smooth coating, granulated gives crunch.
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Preparation Instructions:
Load the bread machine with the first 8 ingredient, starting with the liquid first, ending with the yeast. It mixes better than adding the liquid last. Select the dough setting. While machine mixes the dough, make sure to check and see if you need a little more water or flour. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of water or 1 Tablespoon of flour at a time, depending on which is needed. Sometimes older flour needs a bit of extra liquid. Dough should be slightly tacky and soft when it forms a ball.
When dough is done (about 1 1/2 hours) divide in half and slice each half into 8-10 pieces. Stretch out into thin circles and let rest on a floured board while oil heats. Also while oil is heating, mix 1/2 cup of sugar with 2 teaspoons of the Spice House Orange Peel Zest, rubbing the peel between your fingers. Give it a quick swirl to blend.
When oil is hot enough to lightly brown a small piece of dough in about 30 seconds, you're good to go
Gently stretch dough very thin. Holes are good and create a little crispness. Drop dough into the oil and fry for about 30 seconds (they should turn a nice light golden brown.) Turn and fry the other side for about 30 seconds. Remove from oil, place in the sugar and turn to coat. Place on paper towels and continue with the rest of the dough.
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You can start with a package of pre-made pizza dough if you're short on time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is a doughboy?
A doughboy is a Rhode Island style fried dough. It is usually made from pizza-style dough, stretched thin, fried until golden, then tossed in sugar. It is crisp at the edges and soft inside.
Can I use store-bought pizza dough or pre-made dough?
Yes. The recipe works well with packaged pizza dough. It saves time and still fries up into classic doughboys.
How do I know when the oil is hot enough?
Drop a tiny scrap of dough into the oil. If it turns light golden in about 30 seconds the oil is ready. For a target temperature, aim for 350 to 375 F.
Can I make the dough without a bread machine?
Yes. Mix the liquid, salt, sugar, flour, spices, and yeast by hand, knead until smooth about 8 to 10 minutes, and let it rise until doubled, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Then divide and shape as in the recipe.
How thin should I stretch the dough and are holes okay?
Stretch the dough very thin, roughly 1/8 inch or thinner. Small holes are fine and help create extra crisp edges when fried.
Should I use granulated sugar or powdered sugar for coating?
Either works. Granulated sugar gives a crunchy coating. Powdered sugar produces a softer, snow-like coating. Mix the sugar with orange peel zest for extra citrus flavor.
How do I store and reheat leftovers? Can I freeze them?
Store cooled doughboys in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350 F oven or toaster oven for 5 to 10 minutes to regain crispness. To freeze, wrap cooled, uncoated doughboys and freeze up to 1 month. Reheat from frozen in the oven.
What exactly is a doughboy?
A doughboy is a Rhode Island style fried dough. It is usually made from pizza-style dough, stretched thin, fried until golden, then tossed in sugar. It is crisp at the edges and soft inside.
Can I use store-bought pizza dough or pre-made dough?
Yes. The recipe works well with packaged pizza dough. It saves time and still fries up into classic doughboys.
How do I know when the oil is hot enough?
Drop a tiny scrap of dough into the oil. If it turns light golden in about 30 seconds the oil is ready. For a target temperature, aim for 350 to 375 F.
Can I make the dough without a bread machine?
Yes. Mix the liquid, salt, sugar, flour, spices, and yeast by hand, knead until smooth about 8 to 10 minutes, and let it rise until doubled, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Then divide and shape as in the recipe.
How thin should I stretch the dough and are holes okay?
Stretch the dough very thin, roughly 1/8 inch or thinner. Small holes are fine and help create extra crisp edges when fried.
Should I use granulated sugar or powdered sugar for coating?
Either works. Granulated sugar gives a crunchy coating. Powdered sugar produces a softer, snow-like coating. Mix the sugar with orange peel zest for extra citrus flavor.
How do I store and reheat leftovers? Can I freeze them?
Store cooled doughboys in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350 F oven or toaster oven for 5 to 10 minutes to regain crispness. To freeze, wrap cooled, uncoated doughboys and freeze up to 1 month. Reheat from frozen in the oven.
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