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Mini Donuts (Luqaimat)
Dessert

Mini Donuts (Luqaimat)

1 h 40 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • milk (warm)Dairy300 ml
  • instant yeastPantry7 g
  • all-purpose flourGrains250 g
  • cornstarchPantry30 g
  • sugarPantry30 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • frying oil (for deep frying)Pantry1 litre
  • chocolate sauce (for drizzling)Pantry100 g
  • pistachio sauce (for drizzling)Pantry60 g
  • pistachios (crushed)Nuts & seeds30 g

per serving

Nutrition

400kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
7 g
Fat
22 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag
  • Kitchen scissors
  • Stockpot
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Activate the yeast

    • Pour the warm milk into a bowl.
    • Add the yeast and whisk until dissolved.
    Step 1
  2. Mix the dry ingredients

    • Combine the flour, cornstarch, sugar and salt in a bowl.
    Step 2
  3. Make the dough

    • Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients.
    • Mix until you get a very wet, sticky dough.
    Step 3
  4. Proof the dough

    • Cover and let the dough proof in a warm place until doubled in size.
    Step 4
  5. Fill the piping bag

    • Transfer the proofed dough to a piping bag.
    Step 5
  6. Shape and fry the donuts

    • Heat the frying oil in a pot.
    • Pipe small pieces of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting them off with oiled scissors or pinching with oiled hands.
    • Fry until beautifully golden brown and crispy.
    Step 6
  7. Finish and serve

    • Drain the donuts on paper towels.
    • Drizzle with chocolate sauce or pistachio sauce and sprinkle with crushed pistachios.
    • Enjoy warm.
    Step 7