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Honey-Glazed Doughnuts with Raisins and Pine Nuts

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Honey-Glazed Doughnuts with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Honey-Glazed Doughnuts with Raisins and Pine Nuts

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Equipment

  • - Doughnut Pan/Cupcake Tin: Pans designed specifically for making doughnuts and donut holes provide uniform size and shape.

  • - Heavy Duty Cooling Rack: Essential for cooling doughnuts evenly without causing them to stick together.

  • - Doughnut Glazing Set: For a precise and professional finish on doughnuts, including glaze applicators for even coating.

  • - Digital Thermometer: Accurate temperature control is crucial in doughnut making for optimal rise and texture.

  • - Doughnut Mixer with Doughnut Batter Combo: A dedicated appliance that combines mixing, panning, and frying functionalities for convenience.

  • - High Capacity Deep Fryer: For large batches of doughnuts, ensuring even frying and perfect golden brown crust.

  • - Oven Thermometer: To verify oven temperature accurately, which can affect the baking process if adjusted for doughnuts.

  • - Cleaning Supplies (e.g., Baking Soda, White Vinegar): For keeping your kitchen clean and removing grease stains after frying doughnuts.

  • - Doughnut Holder (Serving Tray): A practical and stylish way to serve doughnuts, keeping them warm and accessible.

  • - Doughnut Paper Towels: Specialized dessert napkins for clean serving of glazed doughnuts, adding an elegant touch to the presentation.

  • - Cake Decorating Sponge Brush: For a professional finishing touch on glazed doughnuts, using icing or powdered sugar.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (105°F to 115°F), divided

  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

  • 1 envelope active dry yeast

  • 3 cups unbleached all purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 cup raisins

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts

  • 1 large egg, beaten to blend

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil plus more for frying

  • 1 1/2 cups honey

  • 3/4 cup water

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Combine 1/4 cup warm water and sugar in small bowl. Sprinkle yeast over; stir to blend. Let stand until yeast dissolves and mixture is foamy, about 6 minutes.
2

Instruction 2

Whisk flour and salt in large bowl to blend. Make well in center. Add raisins, pine nuts, egg, and 1 tablespoon oil to well. Pour remaining 1 1/4 cups warm water over, then pour yeast mixture over. Stir until smooth dough forms. Scrape down sides of bowl; cover bowl with plastic, then towel. Let dough rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.
3

Instruction 3

Line large rimmed baking sheet with double layer of paper towels. Pour enough oil into large deep saucepan to reach depth of 2 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan and heat oil to 360°F to 370°F. Working in batches of 5 or 6 doughnuts, dip metal tablespoon into hot oil to coat and, without deflating dough, gently scoop up rounded tablespoonful. Drop dough into oil. Fry until deep golden, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer doughnuts to prepared sheet and drain. Do ahead Doughnuts can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm on same sheet in 350°F oven about 15 minutes.
4

Instruction 4

Whisk honey, 3/4 cup water, and cinnamon in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat until syrup comes to boil. Remove pan from heat. Dip warm doughnuts into honey syrup and pile onto platter. Pour remaining syrup into bowl. Serve doughnuts with remaining syrup.
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