Ingredients

How to make it

  • In a small saucepan, scald the milk by heating just until bubbles form around the edge of the pot; the milk should not actually boil. Remove from heat and whisk in butter to melt, allow to cool 10 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook. Bloom the yeast by sprinkling it over the warm milk and butter. Add the sugar and stir gently to dissolve. Let stand 10 minutes until foam appears, this indicates the yeast is active. Turn mixer on low and add the egg yolks then gradually add the flour. When the dough starts to come together, increase the speed to medium and add the salt. Stop the machine periodically to scrape the dough off the hook. Mix just until the dough is supple and elastic, about 5 minutes. Once smooth, turn dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 2 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. If you have time, let rise in the refrigerator for several hours because chilling will make the dough easier to roll out.
  • Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/2-inch thick and cut with a floured biscuit cutter or water glass, about 3-inches in diameter. Transfer to a greased baking sheet, and allow to rise again for 30 minutes. Heat 3-inches of vegetable oil or shortening to 375 degrees F in an electric fryer or deep saucepan. Slip doughnuts in the hot oil, top-risen side down, and fry doughnuts until golden, about 4 minutes each side. To keep the oil temperature constant, fry 3 at a time. Drain on paper towels.
  • Make the coconut cream as according on the packet and let cool. Chill 2-3 hours.
  • Fit a pastry bag with a small tip and fill with cream. Poke a small hole in the side of the doughnut and pipe the cream inside.
  • Mix icing sugar with enough water to make the glaze and dip each donut on it. Sprinkle with coconut.
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    " It was excellent "
    tinadc ate it and said...
    I love them, we have a similar recipe here but I will give this one a try sometime. ***** high 5
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    " It was excellent "
    hunnee ate it and said...
    wonderful!
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    " It was excellent "
    momo_55grandma ate it and said...
    they say picture is worth a thousand words{this definetely was} Thanks and high5
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    " It was excellent "
    mystic_river1 ate it and said...
    Have mercy Ahmed! Wonderful pics and just got to make them today..I ate one...saved one for breakfast and split up the rest for friends because they are unreal. I love the shape, the taste and not hard to make. Thank you so much. If I had kept them (and I hated to part with them) I would not be able to get on the scale for a month.
    You are the best baker. ^5^5^5 and I am not taking any of the 5s back.
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    " It was excellent "
    juliecake ate it and said...
    What I wouldn't give for a plateful of these right now! At this moment, money is no object...how bout it Ahmed?!
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    " It was excellent "
    michellem ate it and said...
    These look very good. I hope to make some soon!
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    " It was excellent "
    iffyo ate it and said...
    WOW! Ahmed these look lipsmaking!I love doughnuts!
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    " It was excellent "
    chriesi ate it and said...
    Yummy. I love doughnuts.
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    " It was excellent "
    zanna ate it and said...
    555 NO,thats not the rating thats what my weight going to be if I tried all your great posts.lol So,I am bookmarking it for a rainy day. Wishing you sunshine and smiles.
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    " It was excellent "
    bakermel ate it and said...
    I love the cookie cutter you used, Ahmed--these look so cute...and delicious! :) Can you please make some for me????! :) I've never made doughnuts before...you probably make them much better than me!!! :) Hope you have a wonderful day! :)
    ~Melinda
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    " It was excellent "
    magali777 ate it and said...
    It's incredible Ahmed, love the recipe and the shape, they're unique, so elegant for being a donut., thanks for a great post!
    Magali
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  • girlieerin 15 years ago
    Wow! I could definitely use a plate of these right now. I bet they'd be a great cure for my raging wine induced hangover.
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    " It was excellent "
    bluewaterandsand ate it and said...
    I have yet to try home made but lawdy, your pictures make me want to go in the kitchen right now and try this fantastic recipe!
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    " It was excellent "
    henrie ate it and said...
    Oh these sound so good, love homemade doughnuts. Thanks for your great recipe, you got my 5
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    " It was excellent "
    hollymayb ate it and said...
    Ahmed- you're a bad, bad man! These look so good, and I'm trying to watch what I eat! Great post my friend, and I love the shape of those beautiful doughnuts.
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    " It was excellent "
    pat2me ate it and said...
    I love making doughnuts at home...so much better than any others.
    These look yummy, just like everything you make!
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  • melsa102 15 years ago
    You have once again amazed and hungered me! Well done!! They look delicious!
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    " It was excellent "
    lunasea ate it and said...
    Wow - great looking donuts, Ahmed. I love coconut and adore the cute shapes. Thanks so much!
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    " It was excellent "
    midgelet ate it and said...
    Yum. I love cocont!
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    " It was excellent "
    liezel ate it and said...
    This looks awesome! Saved.
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