Peppermint Fried Dough Recipes

Steps:

• For the coating and dough: Combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract in a resealable plastic bag and rub together until coated; spread on a baking sheet and let dry 1 hour. Mix the peppermint sugar with 3 tablespoons red sanding sugar in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk 2 eggs, 3/4 cup ricotta, 3 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract. Stir in 1 cup self-rising flour.
• To fry: Working in batches, deep-fry tablespoonfuls of the dough in 350˚ vegetable oil in a large dutch oven, turning, until golden, about 4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon and let drain 10 seconds, then toss with the peppermint sugar.

Steps:

• Line an 8-by-8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with cooking spray.
• In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk and stir until melted and smooth. Pour into the prepared baking pan and spread to even out the surface. Sprinkle on the crushed candies. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Lift the foil out of the pan and peel off the fudge. Cut into small squares.

Steps:

• Pour some oil into a heavy-bottomed pot and heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer registers 400 degrees F.
• Cut the pastry scraps into thin strips. Drop the strips into the hot oil, in batches if necessary, and fry for about 30 seconds, flipping. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.