Sift the flour
Sift the flour into a large bowl, make a well in the centre and add the yeast and salt.
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Kıbrıs Usulü Pişi (Lokisi) – Cypriot Fried Dough Recipe
Cypriot-style fried yeast dough that puffs up light and airy.
Prep 20 minCook 15 minTotal 1 h 20 minServings 4Difficulty Medium
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Knead a soft dough
Gradually add the lukewarm water and knead into a soft dough that doesn't stick to your hands.
Leave to rise
Cover the dough and leave it to rise at room temperature for 45 minutes.
Shape the dough rounds
Pinch off tangerine-sized balls from the risen dough and roll them out to the size of a plate by hand or with a rolling pin.
Fry until golden
Fry the dough rounds in hot vegetable oil until golden on both sides.
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