Description
Sweet Sinaloan Doughnuts or Thick Cakes are a delightful confection, traditionally prepared in Sinaloa, Mexico. These treats are known for their soft, cake-like texture and sweet flavor, often enjoyed with coffee or hot chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water
- 2.5 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 4.5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out to about 0.5-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut out doughnuts using a doughnut cutter or a round cookie cutter.
- Place the cut doughnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place doughnuts into the hot oil, frying for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Remove fried doughnuts with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Dust liberally with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your water is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
- Do not overcrowd the pot when frying to maintain oil temperature.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Sinaloan, doughnuts, cakes, sweet, fried, dessert, Mexican pastry