DEEP FRIED DOUGH STICKS

DEEP FRIED DOUGH STICKS

Makes: 15 Servings

3 ½ cups (500 g) flour, sifted

4 cups (1000 ml) vegetable oil for deep- frying

1 tsp salt, or to taste

½ oz (15 g) alum

1/4 oz (7 g) baking soda

1. Dissolve the salt, baking soda and alum in 11 oz (325 ml) of water.

2. Mix the water and flour to form dough.

3. Let stand for 15 minutes, then dampen your hands and knead until the dough is smooth and

elastic.

4. Place the dough on an oiled surface and roll into a long strip.

5. Cut into 30 short strips of about 1 oz in weight.

6. Press 2 strips together and roll them lengthwise.

7. Pull the batter sticks until they are 10 inches long.

8. Heat the oil to 400 F (205 C), or until a piece of day-old bread browns in about 30 seconds.

9. Add the dough sticks, a few at a time, and deep fry, stirring constantly, until brown.

10. Drain well and serve warm with milk or bean milk.