Fried Doughboys With Honey Butter Recipes

FRIED DOUGHBOYS WITH HONEY BUTTER

Steps:

• Blend the 1/2 butter and 1/2 cup honey (and cinnamon if desired) together until fluffy Sprinkle yeast over the warm water in a small bowl.
• Stir in 1 T. honey and let stand 5 to 10 minutes until mixture bubbles up.
• Combine whole wheat flour, white flour and pepper, stirring to blend together.
• Pour in yeast mixture and the 2 T. melted butter.
• Mix until a dough forms.
• Turn dough out onto a floured surface.
• Knead for 10 minutes, until dough is firm, elastic and no longer sticky.
• If necessary you can add 2 or 3 more tablespoons of flour.
• Place 1 T. oil in a large bowl.
• Add dough, turning to coat dough and bowl with the oil.
• Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm area until doubled.
• (1 1/2 to 2 hours) Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
• Form into a cylinder 2 inches in diameter.
• Cut off pieces 1 inch thick.
• Press each slice with palm to flatten.
• Let rest 10 minutes.
• Roll slices out with a rolling pin until they are ovals about 6x3 inches.
• Lay ovals on waxed paper and let rise about 30 minutes until doubled.
• Cover the bottom of a skillet with a thin coat of oil.
• Heat oil.
• Fry doughboys over med heat until golden brown on both sides.
• Don't rush them, they will get there.
• Add more oil as needed.
• Serve doughboys warm with honey butter.