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Mix melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth and blended well.
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Stir salt, sugar, and baking soda into the wet mix until it's combined.
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Slowly add the flour, folding it in bit by bit, until the batter is smooth without any lumps.
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Pour the mixed batter into a gallon plastic bag, seal it, and let it rest for a short while.
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Add vegetable oil to a frying pan so it’s about 1/2 inch deep. Turn the heat high for two minutes, then bring it down to medium.
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Drop a tiny bit of batter in the hot oil. If bubbles pop up right away at the edges, it’s ready to use. If not, turn up the heat slightly.
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Snip the tip of the bag to make a hole. Squeeze the batter into the oil, forming circular shapes one or two at a time. Cook until the bottom turns golden.
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Use a slotted spatula to flip the bites. Let the other side cook until golden as well.
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Move the cooked bites to some paper towels to soak up the oil. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top while they’re still warm.
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Enjoy right away with whipped cream or fresh fruit if you want.