Golden Honey Butter Doughboys

Fried Doughboys With Honey Butter

Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

Description: These delightful doughboys are a twist on traditional pancakes, pan-fried to golden perfection and served with a luscious honey butter. Originating from Italy, they’re often savored during holiday breakfasts, bringing warmth and comfort to the table.

Recipe Category: Breakfast
Keywords: European, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 157
• Fat Content: 5.9g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3.6g
• Cholesterol Content: 14.7mg
• Sodium Content: 40.9mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 24.6g
• Fiber Content: 1.8g
• Sugar Content: 8.1g
• Protein Content: 2.9g

Yield: 18 Doughboys

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare Honey Butter:

   • In a mixing bowl, blend 1/2 cup of butter and 1/2 cup of honey (and cinnamon if desired) together until fluffy. Set aside.

2. Activate Yeast:

   • Sprinkle dry yeast over warm water in a small bowl.
   • Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey and let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture bubbles up.

3. Prepare Dough:

   • In a separate large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, white flour, and white pepper, stirring to blend.
   • Pour in the activated yeast mixture and the 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
   • Mix until a dough forms.
   • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes, until the dough is firm, elastic, and no longer sticky.
   • If necessary, you can add 2 or 3 more tablespoons of flour to achieve the right consistency.

4. First Rise:

   • Place 1 tablespoon of oil in a large bowl.
   • Add the dough, turning to coat both the dough and the bowl with the oil.
   • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

5. Shape Doughboys:

   • After the first rise, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
   • Form the dough into a cylinder approximately 2 inches in diameter.
   • Cut off pieces about 1 inch thick and press each slice with your palm to flatten.
   • Let the slices rest for 10 minutes.
   • Roll out each slice with a rolling pin until they are ovals about 6×3 inches in size.
   • Lay the ovals on waxed paper and let them rise for about 30 minutes until doubled in size.

6. Fry Doughboys:

   • Cover the bottom of a skillet with a thin coat of oil and heat it.
   • Fry the doughboys over medium heat until golden brown on both sides, ensuring not to rush them as they cook.
   • Add more oil to the skillet as needed to prevent sticking.

7. Serve:

   • Serve the fried doughboys warm with the prepared honey butter, allowing their irresistible flavors to delight your taste buds.

These Fried Doughboys With Honey Butter are a perfect treat for breakfast or brunch, bringing a taste of Italy to your table. Enjoy the fluffy texture, delightful aroma, and the sweet indulgence of honey butter! 🍯🥞