Pour oil into a medium frying pan with depth and heat over medium-high heat until oil is hot.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; add butter and using your fingers, rub into flour mixture until pea-size crumbles form.

Add milk and stir until a stiff, sticky dough forms. Divide dough into about fourteen 2-oz. pieces and roughly shape into balls.

Working in batches, fry until puffed and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Enjoy!