Youtiao ~ Fried dough sticks

Youtiao ~ Fried dough sticks

Not only on breakfast table loved by many , I also like making it when I prepare for a porridge meal as a side dish. This home version making is not that difficult but also is not an easy recipe to perfect sometimes , anyway with a good control of the frying , a good time wise of dough proofing ingredients and a bit here and there , it is always come out fluffy airy and tasty.

Ingredients ~ 10-12 sticks

1: all purpose flour 500 gm

2: 1 whole egg

3: 100 ml water+ 150 ml milk , mix together

4: baking power 1+ 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda 1 teaspoon

5: salt 1 teaspoon.

6: oil for frying & 2 tablespoons oil for batter

Steps ~

1: mixing all dry ingredients in a large bowl..flour, baking powder , baking soda..salt

2: add one egg , 2 tablespoons of oil on the bowl and combine well.

3: slowly add the water and milk mixture onto the batter, use a chopstick to stir gently between each addition.

4: knead for 1-2 minutes ( then cover with cling film for rest )

5: rest for 20 minutes.(first time )

6:knead for 1 mins.. rest for 20 minutes (second time ).. same procedure

7:knead for 1 min.. rest for 20 mins ( third time)

8: Knead for 1 min.. then wrap the dough with clingfilm ,

place the dough inside fridge for chill 3-6 hours or overnight.

9: take out the dough and rest at room temperature for 1 hour before next steps…( it is the tips for puff up as desired)

10:place some flour on the working table and on hands too…😎

11: take out the dough and pull the dough in a long shape , and roll flatten

12: Lightly dust the top of the dough with flour , and cut each rectangle crosswise into even strips

13: lay one strip of dough on top of another , dip the chopstick with water and press in the center of the dough to stick them firmly.

14: Heating the deep - frying pan with oil to 190 C / 375 F ..

15: gently stretch the dough and carefully lower it into the pan , turn the heat to low for easy frying , ***no over burn for sure😁

16: use chopstick to roll it around for even frying with all sides till evenly golden. Transfer it to plate lined with kitchen paper to soak up excess oil.

17: Repeat the frying steps of the rest one by one , more secure and fry well I guess , my usual style😎

Done and serve hot.

Tips~

The leftovers can be frozen inside freezer bag and reheat with oven for next meal.

No over kneading the dough is a rule here.

Best side- dish of porridge😋