Description
These Mini Fresh Cream Donuts with Jam and Whipped Cream Filling are soft homemade yeast donuts with a sweet centre of jam and fluffy cream. These bite-sized treats are perfect for afternoon tea, celebrations, and weekend baking.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 400g (approx) - 3 1/2 cups cake flour
- 2.5 ml - 1/2 tsp salt
- 50 ml sugar
- 10 g - 1 pkt yeast
- 60 g melted butter or margarine
- 1 extra large egg, lightly beaten
- 150 ml of lukewarm milk
- 50 ml lukewarm water
Filling and Topping
- Jam of your choice
- Whipped cream
- 12 cherries
- Icing sugar for dusting
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Add 3 1/2 cups cake flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 50 ml sugar, and 1 pkt (10 g) yeast to a large mixing bowl.
- Stir the dry ingredients together so the yeast is evenly distributed.
- Add 60 g melted butter or margarine, 1 extra large egg lightly beaten, 150 ml lukewarm milk, and 50 ml lukewarm water.
- Mix everything until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels slightly sticky, don’t panic; it should still feel soft and pliable.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- You can knead it by hand or use a mixer with a dough hook.
- Place the dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Cover it with greased cling wrap and leave it to rise for about 15 minutes, or until it starts to become puffy.
- Gently knock down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a ball, then shape each ball into a small log by gently rubbing it between lightly oiled hands.
- Place the shaped donuts on a tray, cover lightly, and leave them to rise until doubled in size. This extra rise helps create that soft, airy texture.
- Heat oil over medium heat. Deep-fry the donuts until golden brown on both sides, turning carefully so they cook evenly.
- Avoid cooking at very high heat, as the outside can brown before the centre is fully cooked.
- Remove the donuts from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain. Allow them to cool completely before filling.
- Slice each donut down the middle without cutting all the way through.
- Add a line of jam inside, then pipe whipped cream into the opening.
- Top each donut with a cherry and finish with a light sprinkle of icing sugar before serving.
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Thilleshni
