Toutons (Newfoundland Recipe for Fried Dough)

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit (this is to keep your toutons warm while you are preparing your batches and is optional).

Step 2

Roll dough into balls, about 1.5 ounces each.

Step 3

Flatten each ball into a disc, about 1/2-inch thick and about 3-inches in diameter.

Step 4

Place dough balls onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, cover loosely with a clean tea towel and let rise for 5 to 10 minutes (the toutons will further puff up as they cook).

Step 5

Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a cast-iron skillet (I use a 12-inch skillet) over low heat.Note: It's best to cook the toutons in batches, with 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of canola oil per batch.

Step 6

Add toutons to the skillet (I cook 4 at a time). Cook toutons for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until they're golden brown on the outside and cooked through.Note: Watch carefully because toutons can burn quickly.

Step 7

Place cooked toutons onto a baking sheet in the preheated oven to keep warm while you are preparing remaining toutons. Add more butter and oil, when necessary, in order to cook remaining toutons.

Step 8

Serve toutons with a dab of butter, molasses, jam or any of the other optional serving suggestions (if desired). Enjoy!