Ingredients

• 2 cups lukewarm water
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups oil for frying

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Instructions

1. Mix lukewarm water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to bubble slightly, about 5 minutes.
2. Sift flour and salt together in a large bowl.
3. Pour water mixture over flour mixture and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, 5 to 7 minutes. Cover bowl with clean cloth and let dough rise until until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
4. Pinch off a piece of dough about the size of a tennis ball; roll until smooth. Flatten ball of dough until it is the size of palm; set aside on a floured work surface. Repeat with remaining dough.
5. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
6. Fry flattened pieces of dough in the hot oil, 2 to 3 pieces at a time, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.