These scrumptious donut twists are indecipherable from the donut shop variety. They are also remarkably easy to make, just a few simple steps. This Mother’s Day, surprise her with perfect, unbelievable homemade donut twists! Gluten-free and delicious, these are certain to become a family tradition!
Techniques & Tips
You Will Learn in this Class
Making Donut Dough
First Rising
Making Twists
Second Rising
Frying Donuts
Making Glaze
Glazing Donuts
Recipes Featured in
This Class
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Making these donuts is a fun and exciting
process and definitely worth the effort. Before you plunge
into making these special gluten-free treats, make sure you
plan some time for this culinary project. They are not necessarily
difficult to prepare but you do have to allow time for 2 risings,
frying and glazing. As with most donuts, they are best enjoyed
the day they are made.
Step 1:Making Donut
Dough
Ingredients:
1 package active dry
yeast
3 Tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup buttermilk
3 large eggs
1/4 cup canola oil
2-1/2 cups gf flour*
2 teaspoons xanthan gum
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup unsalted butter,
softened
6 cups canola oil
Cornstarch
In the bowl of a stand mixer or
another large bowl, combine yeast with 1/4 cup warm
water (110 °F). Let stand until foamy, about
5-10 minutes. In a separate bowl, heat the milk
and buttermilk in microwave for 45 seconds. Using
a wooden spoon add the sugar, warmed milk and buttermilk,
eggs and 1/4 cup canola oil (or beat with the paddle
attachment) to the yeast/water mixture. Add 2-1/2
cups of gf flour, xanthan gum, salt, cardamom and
cinnamon. Beat in butter, a little at a time, until
incorporated. If you are using a stand mixer, beat
on medium-low speed for 5 minutes. Scrape dough
down if it crawls up beater or up sides of bowl.
Remove beater.
Step 2: First Rising
Transfer dough to a board or work
surface that has been previously dusted with corn
starch. Knead dough briefly. Place dough in a lightly
oiled, large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Lay
a towel over top, placing bowl in a warm place. Let
dough rise for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until it has nearly
doubled in size.
Step 3: Making Twists
Scrape dough onto a corn starch
dusted surface. Press gently to expel air. Divide
dough into 24 equal pieces, then divide each piece
in half. Roll each piece into ropes about 5 inches
long and about 1/2 inch thick. Twist two ropes together,
pinching ends together.
Step 4: Second Rising
Place twists about 1 inch apart
on a corn starch dusted baking sheet. Cover with plastic
wrap and then a towel and let rise for about 30-40
minutes, or until they are nearly double in size.
Step 5: Frying Donuts
Meanwhile, fill an electric fryer
with oil or pour about 4 inches of oil into a 5 quart
pan, heating until oil reaches 375°F. With a
wide spatula, gently slide a twist into the oil (cook
them one at a time). Cook, turning once, until golden
brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes total).
With a slotted spoon transfer to
a cooling rack (place paper towels underneath rack
to catch any excess oil). Repeat process with remaining
twists.
Step 6: Making Glaze
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups powdered
sugar
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1-1/2 Tablespoons milk
In a large bowl, combine powdered
sugar, maple syrup and milk. Stir until smooth.
Step 7: Glazing Donuts
When twists are cool enough to handle,
dip each into glaze and transfer to a clean rack to
let dry. Serve and enjoy
These scrumptious donut twists are indecipherable from the donut shop variety. They are also remarkably easy to make, just a few simple steps. This Mother’s Day, surprise her with perfect, unbelievable homemade donut twists! Gluten-free and delicious, these are certain to become a family tradition!
