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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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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