Youtazi
“Fluffy fried bread often served as a breakfast item.”
Flour
Water
Yeast
Oil
Egg
Green OnionWhere it comes from
Youtazi is a traditional Uyghur breakfast dish, providing a hearty start to the day.
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How it's made
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How it's made
5 steps · Show ↓- 115 min
In a large bowl, mix flour, water, and yeast until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. The dough should spring back when pressed lightly.
Watch outEnsure the dough is not sticky; add a little more flour if necessary.
- 20 min
Let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour. Cover with a damp cloth to prevent drying out.
- 310 min
Roll out the dough into a thin rectangle. Brush with oil and sprinkle evenly with chopped green onions. Roll up the dough tightly from one long side to form a log.
- 45 min
Cut the log into even pieces and stack them to create a multi-layer effect. Flatten each piece slightly with your hand.
- 515 min
Steam the dough pieces over boiling water for 15 minutes until they are fluffy and cooked through. The aroma of fresh bread should fill the air.
