Now that we already stepped into chodesh kislev and chanukah is on the way
Does anyone has a proven good dount recipe,specifically looking for more a ספגנית style , fluffy and light
, let's get my test kitchen going ,that NY chanuka time I should have it up and running
boil 1.5 cups water
remove from flame. add 1/2c sugar and 1/2c margarine and mix
set aside
dissolve 2 oz fresh yeast (or 4t dry yeast) with 1T sugar in just enough warm water to make smooth paste
let it bubble
put everything into a mixing bowl. add 2 eggs and 6-7c flour
knead until dough is soft and not sticky
let it rise 45 min covered
sprinkle flour on parchment paper
roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thick
cut round circles with 8oz glass cup (or anything - I like to use a small round cookie cutter)
let rise another 45 min
heat oil (4-5in) in a small pot
when it sizzles, drop in a few circles. count until 30. flip them. count until 30 again
take out donuts (use a slotted spoon)
they should be golden but not brown, you may need at adjust the cooking time accordingly. they cook very fast so stay nearby
put on plate w/ paper towel to absorb the extra oil
when they cool, sprinkle with confectionery sugar, and/or inject with custard or jelly
I use a pastry bag and this tip for the custard:
Ateco #229 Large Bismark Stainless Steel Pastry Tip - Great for Filling Eclairs ($5.02)