Whole Grain Fried Donuts/Pastries
OK,OK…… so I know this is not the most healthy version or even that good for you at all since they are fried but once in a while it is fine right?
Everything within moderation, even though I ate four of them when I made them….. ouch…….
Anyhow, I still think I have to improve the recipe somehow. They were good but I want to make them even more fluffy without having to use refined flours, any ideas? They were a little bit dense so maybe I will increase the amount of yeast by one teaspoon next time and see how that works out. I am sure that won’t hurt.
Well, nevertheless, between my husband, brother, myself and my 4 year old, since the little one is still not allowed wheat until 12 months, we finished this batch within 24 hours. If you try this recipe let me know how it turned out for you…..
Enjoy!
The dough took about 2 hours to rise this much and it did not really doubled in size. With the extra yeast next time I am counting on getting them more fluffier and puffier :-)
I liked the sugar coated donuts better than the chocolate ones. Dark chocolate is not as sweet but I am thinking of using semisweet chocolate next time, that may be better!!
PrintWhole Grain Fried Donuts/Pastries
Miryam's original recipe
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients:
3 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons powdered milk
1 cup low fat milk, lukewarm
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, at room temperature
4 tablespoons butter at room temperature
3 teaspoons instant yeast, 4 teaspoons may be better
1 teaspoon gluten
Oil for deep frying
Sugar glaze:
1/2 cup sugar
Juice of 1 lemon
2-4 tablespoons water
Directions:
In a bowl mix all of the ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for about 2 hours.
Deflate the dough and roll it to about 1/2 inch thick. Using a small round cookie cutter cut dough into round pastries/donuts.
Place on a baking pan previously lined with parchment paper and cover with plastic wrap. Let them rise for another hour or so.
Heat oil in a deep pan and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side. Transfer them to a plate previously lined with paper towels.
To prepare the glaze. Mix all of the ingredients and microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute on high until the sugar dissolves. Deep each donut on the glaze while still warm. You can really decorate them as you wish!