Youtiao - Traditional Chinese Crullers

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Soy milk

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 4 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Yeast, Instant dry

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 Vegetable oil

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Milk

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Description

Directions

• Dissolve 1 teaspoon of sugar and yeast in the warm milk. Keep in warm place for about 20 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface.
• In a large bowl, add the flour, remaining 3 teaspoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon oil. Add the yeast mixture and mix well. Let rise in a warm place for 2-3 hours, until the dough doubles or triples in size.
• Sprinkle some flour over the dough, kneading the dough inside a bowl few times. Then transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead well for about 25 times. Cover with a damp towel and let sit in a warm place for 1 hour, until the dough is puffy.
• Knead well for about 25 times, adding a teaspoon of oil to the dough. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1 inch thick. Cut into 1 inch wide strips. Stack them two by two, and press the center with a chopstick (lengthwise).
• Take the strip, one at a time, hold the two ends and stretch to 8-9 inches long. Repeat with all the strips.
• Heat the oil to 400°F (200°C) and fry the strips in batches (1 or 2 at a time). Flip the strips over continuously many times with chopstick when frying until they have puffed up and become golden brown. Repeat with the remaining strips.
• When done, drain on paper towels. Serve alongside warm soy milk, or alone. Enjoy!

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