Ingredients

Method

In a stand mixer with a dough hook place the flour, salt and baking powder and combine well. In a separate bowl whisk the egg and water together and add it to the flour mixture together with the butter and mix on a low speed until thoroughly combined and no flour is visible.

Increase the speed to medium low and mix until the dough begins to come away from the sides of the bowl, takes about 10 minutes.

Place the dough on your work surface and knead for 30-40 seconds, then roll dough into a log around 23-24cm long and flatten to 2cm thickness. Wrap in clingfilm and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.

Remove the dough from the fridge and allow to come to room temperature which will take 2.5 hours.

Place the dough on a floured work surface and roll out the dough to a 25cm x 15cm rectangle. Cut the dough into 2.5cm x 15cm strips and cover the dough with a damp paper towel or damp cloth.

Take a strip of dough and lay it flour side down on your bench, cut the strip in two down the middle to give you 2 x 7.5cm strips, brush with water then place the second strip unfloured side down on top of the first strip then using a chop stick press down the middle of the strip lengthways to create a groove. Repeat with the remaining strips of dough. Cover loosely with cling film.

Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile heat the oil to 400ºF / 200ºC. Then take the dough and holding both ends stretch the dough until it is 20-25cm long in length.

Once you have stretched the dough stick, place it in the hot oil dropping it away from you. Once the first one is in the oil, stretch the second one in the same way and add that to the oil. When the stick begins to float, flip the first one over and cook on the other side for 15 second interval. Continue to flip the strips until the are golden all over and puffed up. This should take about 90 seconds.

Remove from the oil and place on a wire rack to drain and sprinkle with salt. Make sure the oil is at the correct temperature and repeat the process with the other strips. Serve immediately.