Chinese Donuts (You Tiao) - Soy-Free
Classic fried dough sticks perfect for dipping in milk or congee. This recipe carefully avoids soy-based ingredients often found in leavening agents and frying oils.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder (aluminum-free, soy-free)
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Water
- 3 cups Vegetable oil (for frying, soy-free such as peanut or sunflower)
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 2Gradually add the water, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. (Dough will be sticky).
- 4Cover the dough and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- 5Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 175°C.
- 6Roll the dough out to a 0.635 cm thickness. Cut into 2.54 cm wide strips. Stack two strips on top of each other and press down the center with a chopstick or knife.
- 7Gently stretch each pair of dough strips and carefully lower them into the hot oil.
- 8Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and puffed up.
- 9Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
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