Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare the wet ingredients

   Add 1.5 cups of water to a large mixing bowl. Then add 2 tablespoons of sugar and 0.5 packet of yeast. Stir to combine. Add 2 tablespoons of melted butter and 0.5 teaspoon of salt, mixing well.

2. 2.Gradually add flour and mix

   Begin adding the all-purpose flour, half a cup at a time, to the wet mixture. Use a fork to mix the ingredients, ensuring everything is combined and no lumps form. Continue adding flour until the dough starts to come together and is no longer sticky.

3. 3.Knead the dough

   Transfer the dough onto a floured surface (cutting board). Knead the dough by folding and pressing it until it becomes smooth and elastic. Add a little more flour if the dough is too sticky. The dough should be slightly soft, not too stiff.

4. 4.Grease the bowl and rest the dough

   Grease the mixing bowl with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Place the kneaded dough into the greased bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the dough rest for 15 to 20 minutes.

5. 5.Divide and shape the dough

   Take the rested dough and divide it into equal portions. A simple method is to squeeze the dough in half, then squeeze each half in half again, resulting in four equal balls. Take one dough ball, flatten it with your fingers by pushing from the inside out, creating a disc about 1/8 inch thick and half the size of your hand.

6. 6.Heat the oil

   Place a frying pan on the stove and add enough vegetable, canola, or sunflower oil to reach about 1 inch deep. Heat the oil over medium to medium-high heat. Test the oil by dropping a small piece of dough; it should sizzle and float.

7. 7.Fry the bakes

   Gently place a flattened dough disc into the hot oil. Use a spoon to pour hot oil over the top of the bake; this helps it to puff up. Fry for approximately 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and fry for another 2 minutes until golden brown on the other side. Remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined bowl to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining dough.