- 6
- Average
- 30 mins
- 20 mins
- 60 mins
- Budget Friendly
Ingredients
- 1) 1 cup all-purpose flour (160g);
- 2) 1.25 tsp Angel Youtiao food grade swelling agent;
- 3) 1/3 cup+1.5 tbsp water (100g);
- 4) 3 cups corn oil or vegetable oil.
Preparation
Step 1
In a small bowl, mix flour and swelling agent thoroughly. Add water to form dough. Knead for a couple of minutes, then cover with food wrap and let stand for 30 minutes. Knead the dough for a couple of minutes again.
Step 2
Cover the bowl with food wrap and let stand in a warm place for 1 hour. On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into a log and press down to a 0.4 cm thick and 3 cm wide rectangular.
Step 3
In a medium sauce pot, heat 3 cups frying oil on medium-high heat. Cut the dough into 3 cm long and 1 cm wide stripes. Place one piece on top of another, and press lightly in the centre with a chopstick. Gently lower 2 or 3 Youtiao sticks into hot oil. Turn dough on both sides continuously with a chopstick or tongs until it is golden brown. Repeat for the rest of dough. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.