Persian Fried Bread (Gulachu)
a Persian fried bread that can be enjoyed sweet or savory
- Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield14 breads 1x
- DietVegan
Ingredients
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1/2 cup plant-based yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
1/4 cup neutral oil (like sunflower or canola)
small red onion, finely grated
1/2 cup Just Egg (optional)
1 Tbsp active dry yeast
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp salt
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more as needed)
Oil for deep frying
Powdered sugar, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the plant-based yogurt, oil, grated onion, Just Egg, yeast, turmeric, and salt. Stir well to blend.
- Gradually mix in the flour, starting with 2 cups and adding the remaining 3/4 cup (and more) as needed to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in the oven with the oven light on for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Divide the risen dough into 14 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten and roll out with a rolling pin to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat to 350 F. Once the oil is hot, carefully fry the rolled dough pieces one at a time. Fry each side until golden brown and puffed, about 1–2 minutes per side.
- Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- For the sweetened version, let cool and dust generously with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 70 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side
- Cuisine: Iranian/Persian
Find it online: https://plantbasedpersian.com/persian-fried-bread/