Chinese Doughnuts

These delightful Chinese Doughnuts, known as 'You Tiao', are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for dipping in sweetened condensed milk or soy milk. Enjoy them as a sweet breakfast treat or snack, packed with flavor and tradition.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 150 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 80 ml
• Vegetable oil - for frying
• Sesame seeds - for garnish (optional)

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. Gradually add the water while mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.
4. After resting, divide the dough into two equal parts and roll each part into a long strip about 1-2 cm thick.
5. Take one strip and stack it on top of the other, then gently press down in the center to create a combined dough piece.
6. Twist the stacked dough gently to form a spiral shape, then pinch the ends to seal.
7. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
8. Fry the twisted dough in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
9. Remove the doughnuts from the oil and drain on paper towels. Optionally, sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 38 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.08 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a quick source of energy due to carbohydrates.
• Can be a good source of fiber if made with whole wheat flour.

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