VEGAN DONUTS

VEGAN DONUTS!!!

It's dessert time! This is my speciality. Donuts may not be that healthy but these ones are much better than any store bought! This recipe does require a deep fryer but I do also have a baked donut recipe I will post at a later date:)(if you don't like using lots of oil) These donuts are very basic so add any spices or frostings to add flavour and be creative! I have so much fun trying to make different shapes and decorate them fancy. You can use vegan sprinkles , coconut, dried fruits, almonds or any other kinds of nuts. Even if they don't look amazing they sure do taste amazing!

Here you go!!

RECIPE

2 tablespoons active yeast

1/2 cup warm water

1 tsp sugar

Egg substitute 

1 tablespoon ground flax seed

3 tablespoons warm water

Dough

2 1/2 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons apple sauce

2 tablespoons earth balance vegan margarine, melted 

Icing

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup vegan earth balance margarine, melted

1/4 cup vegan fair trade organic dutch processed cocoa powder

1 teaspoon vanilla

STEPS

In one bowl add 1/2 cup warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar. Stir the water to mix the sugar in and add the yeast on top. Let set for 5-10 minutes.

In another bowl mix 1 tablespoon ground flax seed and 3 tablespoons warm water. Stir the flax seed in with a fork until well mixed. This is the egg substitute!

Stir powdered sugar and cocoa together in a bowl. Add melted margarine and vanilla. Stir together well until all sugar and cocoa is mixed in and the icing begins to form. Put in the fridge until donuts are ready.

In a large bowl stir flour, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Create a well in the middle and add the apple sauce, vegan margarine(melted), flax mixture/egg substitute and yeast mixture. Stir well until it forms a dough. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8 - 10 minutes. Place the dough in a oiled bowl for 1 hour. *coconut oil works great for this!

Roll the dough with rolling pin until its 1/2 inch thick. Cut out 2 1/2 inch circles. Cover these and let them rise for 15 minutes. Heat your deep fryer to 370 degrees fahrenheit. Once your donuts have raised and your deep fryer is warm, fry the donuts. Fry 2-3 donuts at a time. Cook each side for 40 seconds. Have a plate with a paper towel ready for the doughnuts to help absorb excess oil. Lets them cool for 10 minutes. Put the icing on the donuts. Sprinkle with sprinkles or your favorite toppings and voila! You have donuts!!