Description
These Korean Twisted Donuts, known as Kkwabaegi, are a delightful treat with a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior coated in cinnamon sugar. Perfect for a sweet indulgence or a special snack!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Coating:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm milk, warm water, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let it sit until foamy. Mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add yeast mixture, egg, and butter to form a dough. Knead until smooth.
- Rise and Shape: Let the dough rise, then divide into pieces. Roll each into ropes, twist two ropes together, and seal the ends.
- Fry: Heat oil to 325°F. Fry donuts in batches until golden brown.
- Coat: Drain donuts and roll in cinnamon sugar while warm.
- Serve: Enjoy the donuts fresh.
Notes
- For an extra soft texture, replace half of the milk with heavy cream.
- Best when consumed on the day of preparation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
