Kakes Gordos Fried Dough Balls Recipe

Indulge in Kakes Gordos – light and airy fried dough balls that are incredibly easy to make! These delightful puffed pancake balls are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Serve them warm with your favorite topping: sweet syrup, cinnamon sugar, or powdered sugar for a perfect treat any time of day. A simple recipe that's sure to become a family favorite!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 305.2 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Kakes Gordos Fried Dough Balls

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How to Make Kakes Gordos Fried Dough Balls

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  2. Crack the egg into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
  3. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly until a smooth batter forms. The batter should be thick enough to hold its shape but thin enough to drop easily from a spoon. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.
  4. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil is ready when a small amount of batter dropped in sizzles immediately.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
  6. Fry the dough balls for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to turn them carefully.
  7. Remove the fried dough balls from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  8. Serve immediately with your choice of syrup, cinnamon sugar, or powdered sugar.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

11g

Carbs

17g