Youtiao Chinese Deep Fried Donuts
Crispy, airy, and irresistibly golden, Youtiao, also known as Chinese deep-fried donuts, are a staple of traditional Chinese breakfasts and street food culture. This recipe delivers the perfect combination of a lightly salted exterior and a fluffy, pull-apart texture, thanks to a well-rested dough enriched with baking powder and a touch of oil. These long, golden sticks are gently fried to puffed perfection, creating a satisfyingly crunchy exterior with a soft and pillowy interior. Served best warm, they pair wonderfully with a steaming bowl of soy milk or savory congee, offering an authentic taste of Chinese comfort food. With straightforward ingredients like all-purpose flour and a bit of patience for the dough to rest, you'll bring a beloved classic to life in your own kitchen. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a unique snack, these Youtiao are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 8 grams Baking powder
- 2 grams Baking soda
- 5 grams Salt
- 10 grams Sugar
- 180 ml Water
- 500 ml Neutral oil (vegetable or canola for frying)
- 15 ml Vegetable oil (for dough)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
Gradually add the water to the dry ingredients while stirring, and mix until a rough dough forms.
Add 15 ml of vegetable oil to the dough and knead it in the bowl for about 5 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Let the dough rest for at least 90 minutes (or refrigerate overnight for better texture).
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough into a rectangular sheet about 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thick.
Using a knife or pastry cutter, cut the dough into strips approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) wide and 15 cm (6 inches) long.
Lightly stack one strip on top of another. Using a chopstick, press down lightly along the center of the stacked strips to bond them together.
Heat 500 ml of neutral frying oil in a wok, deep skillet, or pot over medium heat until the oil reaches 180°C (350°F).
Gently stretch each strip slightly and carefully lower it into the hot oil. Fry for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and puffed up.
Remove the fried youtiao with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve warm with soy milk or congee for a traditional Chinese breakfast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5556 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 518.2 g | 664% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.3 g | 191% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3305 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.6 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 322 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
