Pumpkin Dough Fried

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Step 1

Place the pumpkin in a saucepan and covering it with water. Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer until the pumpkin is soft, which should take about 15 minutes. Once tender, drain the water and mash the pumpkin until it’s nice and smooth.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In another bowl, mix the mashed pumpkin with the milk, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until a dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it gently a few times—be careful not to overdo it.

Step 3

Cover the dough and let it rest for about half an hour. This helps relax the gluten and makes it easier to work with. When you're ready, heat the lard in a heavy skillet over medium heat until it starts to shimmer.

Step 4

Pinch off pieces of dough roughly the size of an egg, then flatten them into rough circles about 4 inches wide and a quarter-inch thick. Fry them in the hot lard, turning once, until they puff up and the edges turn golden brown—this usually takes 2 to 3 minutes per side. You can gently push the bread into the oil to help it puff up.

Step 5

Once cooked, drain the fried dough on paper towels and enjoy them warm!