Doughnuts With Chile Sugar
Serves: 5
Madilyn Boehm
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
47
Spice
49
Sweetness
53
Sourness
38
mins
Prep time (avg)
4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Granulated Sugar1 tsp
Chile (powder)1 tsp
Hungarian Paprika30 g
Yeast (fresh)3.5 cups
All-Purpose Flour1 pinch
SaltDirections:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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For the chile sugar: Combine the sugar, chile powder and paprika in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment
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Mix on low speed until well combined, 1 to 2 minutes
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Store in an airtight container
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For the doughnuts: In a saucepan, heat the milk until about body temperature
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Add the yeast and stir until dissolved
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, salt and lemon zest
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Add the butter to the flour mixture along with the egg yolks and milk/yeast mixture
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Use the hook attachment to mix the dough together
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Start on low speed for 3 to 4 minutes, then on medium speed for 10 to 15 minutes
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Add up to 2 extra tablespoons milk if the dough does not come together
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray the paper lightly with nonstick cooking spray
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Scale the dough into about thirty 1 1/2-ounce pieces
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Roll the dough pieces into small balls and set them on the prepared baking sheet
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Make sure there is enough space between the dough balls, as they will double in size when proofing
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Cover with plastic wrap
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The dough can be proofed and finished at this point, or frozen for later processing
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If proofing right away, let the dough balls sit in a warm area such as on top of the oven or close to it, covered with the plastic wrap so they don't dry out, until doubled in size, about 1 hour
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Heat 3 to 4 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 350 degrees F
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Set a wire rack over a baking sheet
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In batches and using a bench scraper or flat spatula, carefully lift the doughnuts off the parchment and drop them into the oil top first
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After about 2 minutes, use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to flip the doughnuts, then cook for another 2 minutes on the bottom side
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Flip them again and cook until golden brown all over, about 1 more minute
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Use a spider or slotted spoon to pull the doughnuts out of the oil and set onto the prepared wire rack to drain
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Roll in the chile sugar and serve