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Spiderweb Donuts

Spiderweb donuts are soft, fluffy fried treats with a playful web pattern on top, created by twisting chocolate glaze over freshly fried dough. Made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, yeast, and milk, they boast a tender interior and a glossy, slightly crispy exterior. The web design adds a fun, spooky touch perfect for creative baking moments.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Bakery
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast proof if using fresh yeast
  • ¾ cup warm milk about 110°F (43°C), almond or soy milk works too
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • ½ cup chocolate glaze dark or milk chocolate, melted

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Mini donut cutter
  • Deep frying pan or pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

  1. Mix the flour, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl until well combined, creating a fluffy, slightly grainy mixture.
  2. Gradually pour in the warm milk and melted butter, stirring with a spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough starts to form.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky to the touch.
  4. Place the dough back in the bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
  5. Once risen, punch down the dough gently, then roll it out on a floured surface to about 1 cm thickness.
  6. Use a small round cutter to cut out donut shapes, then punch a tiny hole in the center of each with your finger or a smaller cutter.
  7. Heat oil in a deep pan or pot to 180°C (350°F). Carefully slide in a few donuts at a time, frying until golden brown and puffed, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  8. Use a slotted spoon to remove the donuts from the oil, draining on a cooling rack or paper towels to remove excess oil.
  9. While the donuts are still warm, dip each one into the melted chocolate glaze, turning gently to coat completely.
  10. Create a web pattern by drizzling additional melted chocolate or icing over the glazed donuts in a circular, crisscross pattern, resembling a spiderweb.
  11. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes until shiny and firm, then serve these playful, webbed donuts fresh for the best experience.