Pa Tong Go Thai Fried Dough

Name: Pa Tong Go Thai Fried Dough
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 2/3 cup warm water; 2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola); 4 cups neutral oil for deep-frying

Airy, golden fried dough sticks popular at Thai morning markets, eaten with sweetened condensed milk or pandan custard for dipping. Plan ahead: the dough must rest for at least 30 minutes before frying.

60 minMediumServes 4300 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp granulated sugar
2/3 cup warm water
2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
4 cups neutral oil for deep-frying

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tsp granulated sugar.
2

Add 2/3 cup warm water and 2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola) to the dry ingredients. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then knead briefly for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky. Cover and rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
3

On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Cut into strips roughly 1 inch wide and 4 inches long. Stack two strips on top of each other and press a chopstick firmly down the center lengthwise to bond them together.
4

Heat 4 cups neutral oil for deep-frying in a wok or deep saucepan over medium-high heat to 375°F (190°C). Working in batches, carefully lower the dough sticks into the oil. Rotate gently so they brown evenly on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes total.
5

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately while hot and crispy, with sweetened condensed milk or your preferred dipping sauce.

Questions

Can I make Pa Tong Go Thai Fried Dough gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Pa Tong Go Thai Fried Dough keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Pa Tong Go Thai Fried Dough?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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