Homemade Fried Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Whisk dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
2. 2
   With hands, work butter into dry ingredients until no large chunks are noticeable. It will look like small breadcrumbs.
3. 3
   Warm the sparkling water in pot over medium heat for 1 minute (or do it for 20-30 seconds in a microwave). Add the warmed sparkling water to the flour mixture and work into a loose dough. Cover with a tea towel and let sit for 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Cut the dough into 8 even pieces. Roll each piece out until very thin.
5. 5
   In a frying pan with tallish sides, add enough oil to go about 1/4 inch up side of pan. Turn on medium heat. When drop of water sizzles in oil, add 1 piece of dough. Cook 1-2 minutes until golden colored. Turn over and cook another minute. Place on paper towel and cook remaining dough one by one.
6. 6
   Serve immediately or keep warm in 150 degree oven. Top with your favorite topping like powdered sugar, maple syrup, jam, and/or ricotta cheese.