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Tofu Donuts Recipe

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These light and fluffy tofu donuts combine the creaminess of silken tofu with a tender cake-like texture, fried to golden perfection and rolled in cinnamon sugar for a delightful treat. Perfect for a unique homemade dessert or snack, this recipe is simple to follow and yields deliciously soft donuts with a subtle vanilla flavor.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 5 donuts (48-50 g each) or 8 smaller donuts (30 g each)

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 tbsp (6 g) baking powder
  • 1/2 cup + 2 1/2 tbsp (88 g) cake flour*
  • 2 tbsp (26 g) sugar
  • small pinch of salt, optional

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (120 g) silken tofu, mashed
  • 1/2 tsp (3 ml) vanilla bean paste, optional

For Frying

  • Oil for deep frying (approximately 3 inches deep in pan)

For Coating (Optional)

  • Cinnamon sugar or glaze of your choice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Add the silken tofu to a mixing bowl and whisk vigorously until mashed smoothly. Next, whisk in the sugar, vanilla bean paste, and a pinch of salt if using, until fully combined.
  2. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the cake flour and baking powder mixture until the dough comes together without overmixing.
  3. Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 10 minutes to firm up the dough slightly, making it easier to handle.
  4. Heat the Oil: Meanwhile, pour oil into a medium heavy-bottom pan to a depth of about 3 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat and monitor with a frying thermometer until it reaches approximately 175°C (350°F).
  5. Portion the Donuts: Remove the dough from the refrigerator and portion it into desired sizes. This recipe yields about 5 donuts weighing 48-50 g each or 8 smaller donuts at 30 g each.
  6. Fry the Donuts: Carefully drop 2-3 portions of dough at a time into the hot oil. Fry the larger donut holes for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, or the smaller ones for about 1 1/2 minutes, turning halfway to ensure even golden browning. The donuts are done when golden brown and bubbling subsides.
  7. Drain and Cool: Using a slotted spoon, remove the donuts from oil and place them on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  8. Coat and Serve: While still warm, roll the fried donuts in cinnamon sugar or dip them in glaze as preferred. Repeat the frying process with remaining dough, maintaining the oil temperature between batches.

Notes

  • Ensure the oil temperature stays around 175°C (350°F) for even frying and to avoid greasy donuts.
  • Use silken tofu for the best soft and fluffy texture.
  • Do not overmix to keep donuts tender.
  • Donuts can be customized with different coatings like powdered sugar or a simple glaze.
  • If using hotcake mix instead of cake flour, use equal weights of silken tofu and hotcake mix for the dough.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/tofu-donuts-recipe/