This week's TWD was chosen by the very witty Teanna of Spork or Foon: Mrs. Vogel's Scherben. The title doesn't tell you much, but when I opened the book to take a look at the recipe, I was psyched to see what it was essentially fried dough! I remember having fried dough (or doughboys, as we call them where I live) as a very occasional treat as a kid and I was a huge fan. I'm always amazed when I learn I can make homemade versions of treats I love!
Turns out it's really easy to make fried dough. The recipe had very few ingredients and didn't require a mixer or any other kitchen appliances. It did, however, require deep frying in my kitchen. I used to fear frying but I've done it a few times now so it doesn't scare me anymore. The real problem is the lingering smell of the oil in my house which is quite unpleasant. No matter what I do I can't seem to avoid it. The upside here was that I only needed to use a bit of oil to fry the Scherben and they fried really quickly. Upon being dropped into the oil they puffed up and within 2 minutes they were golden brown and crispy.
As expected, I loved these treats! I was surprised by how light they were considering they're fried; I didn't find them greasy at all. They were a bit bland without the confectioners' sugar, but with it they were heavenly. I found myself popping one after another into my mouth without the usual guilt that accompanies fried foods. They're probably not something I'd make too often (thanks to the smelly oil and my lack of self control) but what a fun occasional treat! Thanks to Teanna for choosing this recipe, which I probably would otherwise have skipped right over! You can find the recipe on her site or in the book.
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These look great! I think I'm going to have to get myself a scalloped pastry wheel for next time. I was worried about the greasy smell too, but opened the patio door while I was frying. Chilly, but at least my apartment doesn't smell like a carnival!
these look nice and perfect :)
I hate deep frying in the house simply because the smell, but those treats look well worth the sacrifice. Tasty!
They look so yummy! I agree, not really appealing w/o the powdered sugar, but big appeal with it! I didn't have a fancy edge cutter like you, and I can't buy anything for myself this year per my new year's resolution and all, so I am going to put that on my Christmas list as the little selves look so much cuter with those crimped edges. I have a feeling I will be making these again and again as the guys loved them. I like to see them happy. And nary a one of them has to worry about extra calories, etc. Yours look gorgeous!
Tracey, they look PERFECT! Thank you for being excited about the recipe (there were very few of us who were, but lots and lots of troopers regardless of being excited or not)! Thanks for frying along with me this week!
beautiful! I still haven't tried these- maybe I'll get to them today!
Yours turned out beautifully! Great job!
I agree that frying can be stinky business. These were good, but a once-in-a-while treat. Love your photo!
Ciao ! Even if the house smells fried we loved them too !
Hey, Tracey! Your scherben look amazing -- every bit as good as the picture in the book. I'm glad that you liked these.
Thank you so much Tracey for keeping up with me while I was away, I appreciate it very much!
A very happy new year to you, health, joy and happiness, and many more great creations to share with us... just like those amazing little fried thingies! lol
Your scherben looks amazing! I completely agree with you on everything - the powdered sugar makes these, and I couldn't believe how light they were for a deep-fried treat, not at all greasy! It's true, the smell from deep-frying is really terrible...
Those came out perfectly. Just the right color. These were easy. Reminded me a little of beignets.
They look fabulous.
so jealous of your perfect little scherben!
Your Scherben look super delish :)
These look great. I think a lot of different cultures make a version of this cookie. My grand-mother used to make it and my mother-in-law makes something like it also. Thanks for the recipe!
Beautiful, Tracey - they're perfect! :)
Your pictures are wonderful. Glad you enjoyed these.
Fabulous photos! I haven't tried these yet.
They look picture perfect, Tracey!
Wow, yours look beautiful! You make fried foods look like art work! ;)
Glad these were such a hit! :) They look delicious!
They look wonderful! Perfect, really. Glad to know you liked them!
Those look cookbook picture perfect and your creations usually do.
Yours look better than the photo in the book! I'm glad you liked these. I was meh on them but M. liked them a lot.
Wow! Those look perfect! I can't wait to try these. I traveled to Kansas this weekend (out and back in 75 hours!) so I didn't make these. But, I will try them soon.
Beautiful photos, Tracey - your scherben look lovely. This was my first time frying and I was surprised the smoke alarm didn't go off.
I love doughboys, too. It's so dangerous to have the ingredients AND the know-how, isn't it? Your pictures, by the way, are perfect. Great job!
yours came out way better than mine did!! i'm kind of ashamed to post em now :)
The pastry wheel made a difference. THese look so professional.
These are so pretty! I love that you used a scalloped pastry wheel! I'm putting this on my list of things to make.
Yours look really delicious! I thought they were like potato chips -- I couldn't eat just one.
Like the zig-zag edges. Yours are some of the best looking scherben I've seen.
I had no self-control with these either! Great photo!
Wow - this looks wonderful! I don't typically like to deep fry things, but I might be willing to make an exception.
these are just like the bows we make at christmas ("we" being italians). i'd love to see if they taste the same. look good!
Mmm. Those look delicious. Now I really want to make them. I just need to find the time...
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