Title: Puris (Fried Bread Puffs)
Categories: Ethnic Bread
Yield: 16 Servings
| 2 | c | Sifted all-purpose flour |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 1/4 | c | Butter or margarine |
| | | Salad oil or shortening |
1. Sift flour with salt into large bowl. Add butter, mixing well with
fork. 2. Stir in about 6 tablespoons water, mixing to make a soft,
pliable
dough. 3. On lightly floured surface, knead dough 5 to 7 minutes, or
until it is
shiny and satiny. (Or put dough through medium blade or food chopper
about 10 times, or until it is shiny and satiny.) 4. Roll out dough
about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 3-inch rounds. 5. Meanwhile, in deep skillet
or deep-fat fryer, slowly heat salad oil
(or at least 2 inches) to 360*F on deep-frying thermometer. 6. Deep-fry
dough rounds, a few at a time, 30 minutes, or until they puff
and are golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.