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Vegan Doughnuts
These light and fluffy doughnuts prove diet restrictions don ' t sacrifice indulgence. Visit ciaowinnipeg. com for topping recipes.
INGREDIENTS 1 1 / 4 cup warm water 1 1 / 2 Tbsp active dry yeast 4 1 / 8 cup flour( plus extra for kneading) 2 flax eggs( combine 2 Tbsp ground flax seed and 5 Tbsp water and let sit for 5 minutes) 1 / 4 cup vegan butter, melted 1 / 3 cup plus 2 Tbsp sugar 1 3 / 4 tsp salt Canola oil, for frying
METHOD 1. Combine warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar in a large bowl. Let proof in a warm place for 5 min. 2. Add 1 cup of the flour and whisk, mixing well, to create a starter. Allow to sit for 30 min uncovered, in a warm place. 3. Add flax eggs, vegan butter, sugar, and salt and mix well. Add remaining flour, stirring with a large spatula until incorporated. 4. On a well-floured surface, knead dough until smooth and uniform. 5. Place in a clean, greased bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and allow to rest in a warm place for about 1 hour, until doubled in size. 6. Place dough on a floured surface and roll out to about 3 / 4” thick. Cut using a 3” biscuit cutter( for filled doughnuts) or a doughnut cutter( for ring doughnuts), and place each on a small square of parchment. Let rest for 15 min. 7. Heat canola oil to 350 ° F in a large pot. Fry 2-3 doughnuts at a time, placing doughnut side down in oil until parchment releases. Fry 1 1 / 2 to 2 min on each side for filled donuts, or 45 seconds-1 min for ring doughnuts, until golden. 8. Drain on paper towel. Let cool and glaze as desired. If filling, let cool completely.
Yield 18 doughnuts
Amanda Kinden
Oh Doughnuts
RECIPE INSPIRATION What began as a one-woman doughnut operation is now a busy Broadway storefront with wild flavours that change daily. Inspirations come from a wide variety of sources, like trendy matcha, a powdered Japanese green tea. Filled nanaimo doughnuts reimagine the favourite Canadian dessert, while salted caramel pretzel shows off the whimsy and playfulness of this creative bakery.
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