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Fried Boston Cream Pie Donuts

Posted on September 15, 2013 by AnniesChamorroKitchen Leave a comment

One of my youngest daughter’s favorite desserts is Boston Cream Pie. She also loves, loves, loves donuts! Once, when she was about 2 years old, she went “missing” in the house. After looking high and low, I found her sitting at the dining table–her head barely peeked over the height of the table–with a Krispy Kreme donut in each hand and her cheeks stuffed full with as much donut as could fit! This recipe is one her favorites–who could blame her; it’s a fried, stuffed, chocolatey piece of heaven if you ask me!

I normally make my yeast donuts from scratch — mix flour, milk, egg, butter, sugar, yeast, etc. — but sometimes semi-homemade is just as delicious. These decadent donuts are perfect to whip up when you’re in the mood for a quick and easy dessert. They are superb for potlucks and bake sales too since they’re super easy to make!

Give my recipe a try. I think you’ll LOVE them. 🙂

This recipe makes 16 donuts.

INGREDIENTS:

Fried “shortcut” Donuts (see below)
Vanilla pudding filling (see directions below)
Chocolate ganache (see recipe and directions below)

DONUT INGREDIENTS:

2 packages Pillsbury brand Homestyle Biscuits (contains 8 biscuits each)
Oil, for frying

Make the donuts:

1. Separate the biscuits.

2. Fry each biscuit in hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan or the biscuits will stick together when you first drop them in the hot oil.

I was able to fit 4 biscuits in a pan at one time without them touching.

Flip the biscuits over periodically, to ensure even browning on both sides.

They’re almost ready! I want them just a little darker brown.

Perfect!

Remove the donuts from the oil and let them drain in a metal strainer/colander. Finish frying up the rest of the biscuits.

PUDDING FILLING INGREDIENTS:

1 large box (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 1/2 cups cold milk

Make the pudding filling.

1. Place the milk in a small mixing bowl (or in this case, a large measuring cup).

2. Sprinkle the instant pudding mix over the milk. Whisk to combine, ensuring all the lumps dissolve.

3. Set the pudding aside to set while the donuts are cooling off.

FILL THE DONUTS:

1. Prepare a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip. If you don’t have a pastry bag, don’t worry. Just use a ziplock bag with the tip cut off (cut off only enough for the tip to push through). Push the tip through the hole, then fill the bag with the prepared vanilla pudding.

2. Use a chopstick to create a space in each donut. Be careful not to split the donut in half or push the chopstick out the other side or the pudding filling will ooze out.

3. Place the prepared donuts on a plate, hole side up.

4. Fill each of the donuts. Do not over fill. Top with prepared Chocolate Ganache.

CHOCOLATE GANACHE INGREDIENTS:

1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon sugar
8 tablespoons heavy cream

Make the chocolate ganache:

1. Place the chocolate chips in a shallow microwave-safe bowl.

2. Add the sugar.

3. Add the heavy cream.

4. Microwave the mixture for 30 seconds. Remove from the microwave and stir to combine. If the chocolate chips aren’t melted enough (the chips aren’t soft), microwave for an additional 15 seconds.

5. Remove from the microwave and stir until smooth. The ganache pictured below is the consistency of a smooth frosting that is spreadable. Mix in two more tablespoons of heavy cream if you want your ganache thinner and almost pourable.

6. Place a dollop of chocolate ganache on top of a donut. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to smooth it out.

7. Serve immediately and ENJOY!

♬ ♫ ♪ ♩ ♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ Ta daaa!! ♬ ♫ ♪ ♩ ♩ ♪ ♫ ♬

Yummm!!! Are you drooling yet???

Go on…take another bite!

These are absolutely DELICIOUS! What are you waiting for…go out and buy the ingredients and fry up a batch of these fabulous FRIED BOSTON CREAM PIE DONUTS! 🙂

Posted in DESSERTS, Donuts

Buñelos Aga (Banana Donuts)

Posted on September 12, 2013 by AnniesChamorroKitchen 35 comments

This is a family favorite. Give it a try. I think you’ll like it. 😊

BUÑELOS AGA’ (BANANA DONUTS)

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups mashed ripe bananas
4 Tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Other:

Vegetable oil for frying
Maple syrup for dipping cooked donuts

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place the oil in a large frying pan; turn the heat to medium to begin preheating the oil.

2. Mix all of the ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl. The batter will be sticky. Don’t be tempted to add more flour — it has the right amount of flour…the donuts won’t turn out oily or greasy, and they definitely won’t turn out dry. Adding too much flour will make them rubbery.

3. When oil is hot, drop the mixture by spoonful into the oil, turning frequently.

Note: When I make these, I use a small cookie scoop to get evenly sized donuts. The Chamorro method is to scoop up a little bit of batter in your hand, then squeeze out a dollop of batter between your thumb and pointer.

4. Deep fry over medium heat. Keep your stove settings on medium heat. If the oil is too hot, it will burn on the outside before the inside cooks. Cook until golden brown.

5. Serve with a side of maple syrup for dipping, or glaze all of the donuts with maple syrup.

6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Posted in CHAMORRO DISHES, DESSERTS, Donuts, Fina' Mames (Chamorro Desserts)

Yeast Donuts

Posted on August 3, 2013 by AnniesChamorroKitchen 20 comments

Yeast donuts are another favorite treat in my house. Why wouldn’t it be? Who doesn’t loved fried dough that’s rolled in sugar? Uhh…NO one! 🙂

I remember when I was a kid, some neighbors would sell these sweet treats door-to-door. We’d always buy a bag full! Now my kids are learning to make these themselves. They’re so delicious when eaten right after taking them out of the hot oil and rolling them in a bowl of sugar (cinnamon sugar is delicious too)!

Give these a try and let me know how you like them.

YEAST DONUTS

Ingredients:

1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 envelope active dry yeast
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup sugar
3 cups flour
Oil, for frying
1/2 cup sugar, for coating the donuts
Optional: 1 tablespoon cinnamon, for making cinnamon sugar

Directions:

1. Heat the water in a microwave-safe measuring cup for about 30 seconds. The water should feel warm to the touch (like the temperature of your skin). Stir in the tablespoon of sugar and yeast. Set it aside for about 5 minutes. *Note: The yeast should have more than doubled in volume from all the bubbles. If you don’t see a lot of bubbles, your yeast wasn’t “active” anymore and you should start this step over.

2. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg then add the milk, vegetable oil, and sugar.

3. Slowly mix in half of the flour to the egg mixture. Add the yeast mixture and mix well. Gradually add the remaining flour. The dough should begin to leave the sides of the bowl but it will still be a bit sticky. After you’ve added all of the flour and the dough has not left the sides of the bowl, add up to 3/4 cup of flour (don’t use more than 3/4 cup), a spoonful at a time, until the dough leaves the sides of the bowl. Once the dough leaves the sides of the bowl, switch from the paddle to the dough hook attachment of your stand mixer.

4. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Do not add more flour or it will make the dough tough. If you’re kneading the dough by hand, if the dough is sticking to your hands, lightly spray your hands with cooking spray.

5. Lightly oil (or use cooking spray) another bowl. Remove the dough from the mixing bowl and place it in the greased bowl, turning it around so all sides are greased. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and place in a warm place to rise. You want to let it rise until the dough doubles in size (about 1-2 hours, depending on how warm the room/area is).

6. After the dough has risen, remove it from the bowl. Lightly punch down the dough. Divide the dough into small pieces. At this point, you can either form rings, twists, or donut “holes”. Place the formed donuts onto a greased pan. Cover with a clean cloth and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.

7. Heat your oil. Carefully lift up each piece of dough. Lower into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.

8. Remove from the oil, place on paper towels to allow to drain for a few seconds, then roll the donuts in sugar while still hot. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Posted in DESSERTS, Donuts, Yeast Bread

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