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In a large mixing bowl, add water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes to allow the yeast to activate. If your yeast does not foam, start again (the water could be too hot or yeast could be expired).
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Stir in whole milk, salt, vanilla, egg, and oil. Mix until ingredients are well incorporated.
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Add flours one cup at a time and mix until a dough begins to form.
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Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes, adding flour as needed until the dough is no longer wet and sticky.
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Form into a ball and let rise in a covered, greased bowl for 1 hour, or until dough as doubled in size.
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Once dough has risen, heat your oil to 350 to 375u00b0 F in a pot or frying pan that is high enough to allow the oil to be 2 inches deep.
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Meanwhile, place the melted butter in a bowl near the fryer. Mix together the cinnamon and the sugar and place in a bowl nearby.
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Cut dough into 8 equal portions and shape each into a ball.
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Roll out dough to into a flat oval shape that is between 1/2 to 1 centimeter thick. (The dough will puff up once it hits the fryer.)
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Fry dough for 1 minute on each side, until golden brown, then transfer to a paper towel to drain excess oil.
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Brush with melted butter and roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
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Repeat frying the ovals, one at a time, until you have used up all your dough.
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Close your eyes, pretend you are surrounded by ferris wheels and carnival games and take a bite into summer.
