16/05/2020
(Healthier) Doughnuts for the weekend! This recipe has been adapted from so that they contain no salt, dried yeast and are baked rather than fried π Although there are a few steps I definitely think this is worth the challenge and giving this a go as you might be surprised how easy it really is!
Happy weekend π₯°
Recipe:
500g strong white bread flour
60g sugar
7g dried yeast
4 eggs
1/2 lemon zest
125g unsalted butter
300g jam
Butter and sugar for tossing
Method:
1. Mix 150g water and all the dough ingredients, except butter, until the dough starts coming away from the sides and forms a ball. Let the dough rest for 1 min.
2. On a medium speed add the butter 25g at a time. Once all added mix until the dough is glossy and very elastic.
3.Cover with cling film or a clean tea towel and leave to prove until it's doubled in size. Knock back the dough in the bowl, then re-cover and put in the fridge to chill overnight.
4. Next day, take the dough out of the fridge and cut it into 50g pieces (approx 20).
5. Roll the dough pieces into smooth, tight buns and place them on a floured baking tray, leaving space between.
6. Cover loosely with cling film and leave for 4 hrs or until doubled in size.
7. Pre-heat the oven to 170Β°C and place a tray of water at the bottom.
8. Place the doughnuts in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
9. Remove from oven and whilst warm brush with melted butter and toss in sugar.
10. Make a hole in the side of the doughnut with a knife.
11. Fill a piping bag with jam and pipe into the doughnut until nicely full. Between 10g and 30g (depending on how much filling you like!)
Enjoy x
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