Albanian Fried Dough (Petulla me Vezë)

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Petulla are the Albanian version of fried dough. They can be eaten with powdered sugar or honey but also with salty flavors like feta cheese.

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Yields22 Servings
Prep Time35 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time45 mins
 1 ⅓ cups warm water
 ½ tbsp salt
 1 tbsp yeast
 3 cups flour
 2 eggs
 1 cup canolaor any vegetable oil for frying
 1 tsp sugar
1

Combine lukewarm water, yeast, sugar and let it sit for 5 minutes.

2

Meanwhile whisk the eggs in a small bowl for a few seconds.

3

In a large bowl add in flour and salt. Stir in yeast water and whisked eggs. Mix all together until the flour is completely incorporated and you have a sticky batter. Don't knead the dough, it is not necessary.

4

Loosely cover the bowl with a towel and let rest for 30 minutes.

5

Heat oil in a deep fryer pan over medium heat.

6

With a large spoon, scoop one spoon at the time of batter into the oil. When you get a scoop of the batter it should not droop of the spoon as easily. Fry for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Keep adding oil if needed.

7

Remove the fried dough and place them in a paper towel.

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Ingredients

 1 ⅓ cups warm water
 ½ tbsp salt
 1 tbsp yeast
 3 cups flour
 2 eggs
 1 cup canolaor any vegetable oil for frying
 1 tsp sugar

Directions

1

Combine lukewarm water, yeast, sugar and let it sit for 5 minutes.

2

Meanwhile whisk the eggs in a small bowl for a few seconds.

3

In a large bowl add in flour and salt. Stir in yeast water and whisked eggs. Mix all together until the flour is completely incorporated and you have a sticky batter. Don't knead the dough, it is not necessary.

4

Loosely cover the bowl with a towel and let rest for 30 minutes.

5

Heat oil in a deep fryer pan over medium heat.

6

With a large spoon, scoop one spoon at the time of batter into the oil. When you get a scoop of the batter it should not droop of the spoon as easily. Fry for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Keep adding oil if needed.

7

Remove the fried dough and place them in a paper towel.

Albanian Fried Dough (Petulla me Vezë)

4 Comments

  1. My grandma always made these for me when I went overseas to Albania, my aunt had to tell me I have to stop eating so much dough but they are so good. I would recommend making/tasting them for yourself if you haven’t, it’s savory and delicious.

  2. Made them with my girl scouts (ages 5-16) last night for thinking day. They were a huge hit, we had no leftovers. We did a garlic and walnut sourcream dip as well as sweet toppings.

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