Taiwanese Soy Milk and Fried Dough Sticks (Youtiao) - Dairy & Nut Free

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3/4 cup Water
• 4 cups Vegetable Oil
• 4 cups Unsweetened Soy Milk

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. 2Gradually add water, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. 3Cover the dough and let it rest for at least 2 hours, or overnight, in the refrigerator.
4. 4Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or wok to 175°C.
5. 5On a lightly floured surface, gently stretch the dough into a rectangle about 0.635 cm thick.
6. 6Cut the dough into strips about 2.54 cm wide and 10.16 cm long.
7. 7Stack two strips of dough on top of each other and gently press down the center with a chopstick or the back of a knife.
8. 8Carefully drop the dough into the hot oil, frying for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and puffed up.
9. 9Remove the fried dough sticks and drain on paper towels.
10. 10Serve warm with warmed unsweetened soy milk.

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