Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Baking Recipe: Peanut Butter & Jelly Doughnuts


It's now doughnut time.. What could be screaming in my head? Peanut Butter and Jelly of course. This was also another staple breakfast I had as a child. Looks like this week's gonna be a lot about dough huh? Yes.. I admit.. I really am addicted in kneading dough right now. Well of course we can always use the Kitchen Aid dough hook. But then... I don't know why I like giving myself more work. I do it manually.. Yup.. you got that right. I mix the batter with a wooden spoon etc. Bottom line, I really do enjoy getting my hands dirty.. doing all the work. It's sticky but at the end, you really get a soft, elastic and smooth dough. The feeling is FANTASTIC. Do try it some time to release some stress if needed ;).

This time round, the recipe is adapted from another fellow blogger who's also on FoodBuzz [drumrolls..] Recipe's from Lindsey at Gingerbread Bagels. How cute is that? In fact this was part of the Daring Baker's Challenge. Double fun!! I took on the challenge myself since I'm not part of the group. I cannot believe my eyes that I'm making doughnuts. I'm evolving.. Yeayyy!!

Okay, I think I wouldn't paste the recipe here, and would like to link it to Lindsey's blog instead. So for recipe, click here. However, I will not leave you empty handed, and would like to share a couple of tips or what I thought about the recipe.

Here goes ;):

  • Recipe yields slightly more than 2 dozens of small-medium size doughnuts. Refer photos above. I'm not a big fan of large treats, and that could probably explain why I always get more out of what the recipe calls for.
  • I made 20 medium doughnuts, and the remainder is a surprise. Will share with you more on that later on.
  • If using a wooden spoon to mix flour and yeast, that requires a little arm strength. Persevere, as you just need to make sure the mixture combines together. Flour your work surface and hands with adequate flour. Knead the dough for about 5-10 minutes [usually close to 10 minutes] or until when is no longer sticky but elastic and smooth to touch. Work with a timer if that helps as I find that useful.
  • Make sure to always cover dough with damp cloth or I prefer a cling film wrapped tightly around the bowl and rest dough according to suggested time to allow it to rise.
  • If you do not have a cooking termometer, and not sure if oil is hot enough? Take a tiny rolled dough and drop it into the oil. If it sizzles and floats up, your oil is ready to go.
  • While frying the doughnuts, if you notice they are burning faster, turn down the heat. Then turn it back up if it cools down too much. I suggest fry 1 at a time. This way you can control how golden the doughnut turns out. Also it gives you enough room to take out the doughnut if it starts burning.
  • Taste your peanut butter filling. I don't really like my treats overly sweet, so I always keep it to a minimal amount of powdered sugar as suggested. Use a small knife to make a small hole in the doughnut, piping bag and a regular Wilton tip to pipe filling. Clean off excess filling so it does not spill out.
At the end, you will get a light crispy soft chewy doughnut [YummmmMmm..]. Enjoy!!

xx




17 comments:

  1. Now that sounds delicious! I eat peanut butter and jelly on toast most every morning with breakfast.
    This sounds like a great alternative!

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  2. Oh wow- these look fabulous. What an ingenious idea!

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  3. Hey Curt! Thanks for stopping by. Welcome to FOODBUZZ btw.. PB&J indeed is a great pick me up in the morning. Altough this is slightly more work.. however it's worth it. Cheers, Jo

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  4. Rachel: Thanks :).. hopefully you do try them with your family. Be prepared as they might ask for more ;p.

    Lolly: I like the sound of your blog name.. it's definitely up my alley. Will be buzzing you shortly.

    Thanks for visiting!

    xoxo

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  5. Ohh this looks dangerously delicious..so tempting!!! Your pictures are beautiful!

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  6. These look incredible! Lovely photos :) I wish I could have been at your house this morning for breakfast!

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  7. I have just discovered Daring Cooks and think it's a terrific idea. These look fantasy and I can't wait to try my own.

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  8. Those look so good. PB&J is such a great combo and in a donut?....YUM! I love gingerbread bagels blog, too1

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  9. Sandra: PB&J is calling out to you now. Hopefully you will make some of the little doughnuts together with your daughter.

    Kelly: I'll be more than happy to have you around for breakfast. Sharing the love is good ;p.

    Ann: Doughnuts or donuts.. either way they are such sinful suckers..hahahaha.... If you do make them you can trim down the amount of sugar. Isn't her blog sweet looking? I like it a lot too..

    Thanks for stopping by everyone!!

    xoxo, Jo

    Kate: Oh wow.. Daring Cooks? I was tempted to signed up with Daring Bakers. However, I fear that I do not have the time or may have problem looking for some ingredients. All the best!!

    Kate@Diethood: PB&J is a matchmade couple in heaven. Definitely delicious and you will certainly be asking for more.. LOLs

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  10. That doughnut looks like a wholesome airy bite!
    I always love kneading with hand, no problems with over kneading, plus the sweat makes a great after taste ;P Hahaha.

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  11. Pierre: It's really a great recipe. Certainly was a hit with my bro and his extended family. LOL.. erm sweat? I think you can call that extra LOVE.. hehehehe... Do try it ok?

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  12. What awesome donuts! Every now and then I remind myself of how awesome a PB&J can be and fall in love with them all over again - in donut form Im sure its addictive :)

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  13. A yummy kiddie/grown up treat!

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  14. Just thought I stop in from foodbuzz to check out your blog and I stumbled upon this little gem! Cannot wait to make these donuts, thanks so so much :)
    Stephanie

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  15. I love peanut butter and jelly, and now it's turned into a PB&J a doughnut?? No way! It's too good to be true!! :) This looks amazing. Great job.

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