Chinese Donut Recipe (Youtiao / Dầu Cháo Quẩy)

Name: Chinese Donut Recipe (Youtiao / Dầu Cháo Quẩy)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 220 g (1¾ c 1 tbsp & 1 tsp) all purpose flour; 5 g (1 tsp) baking powder; 1.6 g (½ tsp) kosher salt; 1.4 g (¼ tsp) baking soda; 50 g (1 large) egg; 12.3 g (1 tbsp) vegetable oil plus more for resting; 89 g (3 fl oz) filtered water; neutral cooking oil for frying (preferably vegetable oil)

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

45m

This Chinese donut recipe, also known as Youtiao or Dầu Cháo Quẩy, requires simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. The dough is then fried in neutral cooking oil until golden brown and crispy. Enjoy these light and airy donuts with a cup of soy milk or rice congee.