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Luchi Puffed Bread

Bread - Individual - -

INGREDIENTS

1 cup plus 1 T plain flour
1 t baking powder
1 T vegetable oil
6 T warm water
Additional flour for dusting
Vegetable oil for deep frying

METHOD

Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl. Make a well in the centre, add oil and blend with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water to form a dough that holds together. Knead and let rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.

Pinch off a portion of the dough and make a ball about 4 cm / 1 1/2 inches in diameter by rolling between the palms of your hands. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out into a disc about 11 cm / 4 1/2 inches in diameter and 1.5 mm / 1/8 inch thick; if rolled too thin, it may not puff up. Shake off excess flour.

Heat oil in a deep fat fryer or saucepan to 190C/375F. Carefully drop a disc into the hot oil. It will rise to the surface and puff up immediately, either entirely or in several places. Remove with a slotted spatula and drain on paper towels. Since they cook in a few seconds, I fry one luchi at a time.

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