Best Easy Fried Dough Stick Pieces Recipe

Bite-sized fried dough stick pieces are crispy, golden breakfast snacks. A family-friendly, quick recipe perfect with congee or soy milk.

Cook 25 min Difficulty EASY 285 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • All-purpose flour 2 cups
  • Baking powder 1 tbsp
  • Baking soda 0.5 tsp
  • Large egg 1 piece
  • Whole milk 0.75 cup
  • Vegetable oil (for frying) 2 cups
Seasonings/Sauce
  • Sugar 1 tbsp
  • Salt 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 33 g 46%
Protein 7 g 10%
Fat 14 g 44%
Serving size 90g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt for even distribution.

  2. 2

    Beat the egg lightly and add it to the dry ingredients along with the milk. Mix with a spatula until a slightly sticky dough forms.

  3. 3

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 3–5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to relax the gluten.

  4. 4

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok to 350°F (medium-high heat) for crisp results. While the oil heats, roll the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle and cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.

  5. 5

    Carefully drop a batch of dough pieces into the hot oil. Fry in batches, stirring gently and flipping as needed, until each piece is golden and puffy (about 2–3 minutes per batch). Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this fried dough stick pieces recipe?
The primary ingredient is all-purpose flour, which forms the structure and texture of the fried dough pieces. The addition of baking powder and baking soda gives the pieces their signature puffiness and light, crisp crunch.
Q. How should I control the oil temperature for perfect results?
Maintain the oil at about 350°F (medium-high heat). Frying at this temperature ensures the pieces brown quickly and evenly, while remaining airy inside. Overheating can burn the dough, while too low of a temperature results in oily, dense pieces.
Q. What helps prevent soggy or dense fried dough?
Resting the dough for 30 minutes relaxes gluten, ensuring tender results. Cutting the dough into equal-sized pieces helps even cooking. Fry in small batches to prevent the oil temperature from dropping, which would otherwise cause sogginess and excess oil absorption.
Q. How many calories, carbs, or protein are in each serving?
Each serving (90g) contains about 285 kcal, 33g carbohydrates, and 7g protein. The recipe is balanced so carbs provide around 46% of calories, protein 10%, and fat 44%.
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