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Medium 32 min~260 kcal 6/10
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Youtiao
Rested dough strips press together and deep-fry into airy Chinese breakfast crullers for soy milk or congee.
Hard⏱️ 9 hr 50 min📖 1 min readServes 4~310 kcal🇨🇳 Chinese🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 15 min cook 540 min rest
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 9 h 50 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating9 h
- Cooking15 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 3.5 su bardağı(~700 ml) Flour
- 2 çay kaşığı(~10 ml) Baking powder
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Baking soda
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
- 1.3 su bardağı(~260 ml) Water
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Vegetable oil
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Vegetable oil
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Soy milk
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 2
Add the water and 1 tablespoon oil, then knead into a soft, nonsticky dough.
- 3
Oil the dough and rest it covered in the refrigerator for 8 hours.
8 hr480:00 - 4
Let the dough stand at room temperature for 60 minutes, until very soft.
1 hr60:00 - 5
Roll the dough into a rectangle and cut long strips.
- 6
Stack two strips, then press down the center with a chopstick.
- 7
Fry the youtiao in 180°C oil for 3 minutes, turning them.
3 min03:00 - 8
Drain the excess oil and serve hot with soy milk.
💡 Tip: Resting the dough overnight relaxes the gluten and gives youtiao a more open interior.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve crisp for breakfast with hot soy milk or rice porridge.
Nutrition (per serving)
~310
kcal calories
7
g protein
46
g carbs
11
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 59%Fat 32%
GI 15 · Low GIGL 7 · Low GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Soy
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Youtiao make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Youtiao take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 15 minutes, including 540 minutes of passive resting; 590 minutes in total.Is Youtiao difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Youtiao have?
Approximately 310 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 46g, fat: 11g.Which allergens does Youtiao contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Youtiao belong to?
This recipe belongs to Chinese cuisine.How many ingredients does Youtiao need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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