Description
A crispy, airy, and sweet Mennonite treat – thin strips of yeast dough rolled, fried to golden perfection, and optionally dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (105-115°F)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add sugar, salt, milk, and egg; whisk until combined.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead dough 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 1/2 hours or until doubled.
- Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface.
- Roll dough out to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut into strips about 1 inch wide and 3-4 inches long (or desired shapes).
- Heat oil in a pot or deep fryer to 350-375°F (175-190°C).
- Fry strips in batches 1-2 minutes per side until golden and puffed.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For extra crispiness, roll the dough thinner. Enjoy Rollkuchen fresh – they are best served warm right after frying.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mennonite
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg