World Flavors Cookbook

You Tiao (Fried Dough Sticks)

Long, golden-brown deep-fried strips of dough, airy and slightly salty.

Cuisine: China

Ingredients

• Flour, water, salt, baking powder, baking soda
• Oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. Knead dough and let rest. Cut into strips.
2. Stack two strips and press the center with a chopstick.
3. Stretch and deep-fry until they puff up and turn golden-brown.
4. Serve with hot soy milk or congee.