- Where can I get salmonberry?
- It is hard to find locally; feel free to substitute with raspberries or blackberries, or perhaps redcurrants for acidity.
- The doughnut is too dark but raw in the middle.
- The oil is too hot. Turn the heat down and fry it more slowly.
Salmonberry doughnuts
The salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) is a vibrant berry native to North America, reminiscent of a raspberry. In this recipe, the fruit's tart, wild flavour meets classic, sweet doughnut dough. Since it is rare here, the recipe works perfectly with a mixture of raspberries and blackberries, which gives a similar flavour profile.
Ingredients
300
g
Plain flour
50
g
Granulated sugar
1
pinch
Salt
7
g
Dried instant yeast
150
ml
Lukewarm milk
1
pcs
Egg
5
g
Melted butter
1
tsp
Vanilla extract
120
g
Salmonberry jam (or raspberry jam)
1
tsp
Grated lemon zest
100
g
Icing sugar
0.5
tsp
Ground cinnamon
500
ml
Oil (for frying)
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Equipment Needed
- Piping bag
- Doughnut cutter
- Pan for frying
- Slotted spoon
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Eggs
Instructions
1
✓
Mix the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast, then knead into a dough with the lukewarm milk, egg, and melted butter.
Tip: The dough should be shiny and elastic by the end of kneading.
2
✓
Prove in a warm place for about 60 minutes until doubled in size.
Tip: Well-risen dough is full of gas bubbles; this gives the doughnut its softness.
3
✓
Roll out to a finger's thickness, cut out, and let the rounds rest for another 30 minutes.
Tip: Resting after shaping (relaxation) ensures the dough won't shrink during frying.
4
✓
Fry the doughnuts in 170°C oil until golden brown, then drain.
Tip: The golden brown colour indicates caramelisation of sugars (Maillard reaction).
5
✓
Once cool, fill with the jam (to which you can mix lemon zest for freshness) using a piping bag.
Tip: The essential oils of the lemon zest counterbalance the sweetness of the jam.
6
✓
Roll in cinnamon icing sugar.
Tip: Roll whilst still lukewarm so the sugar sticks better.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 300 g Plain flour
- 50 g Granulated sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
- 7 g Dried instant yeast
- 150 ml Lukewarm milk
- 1 pcs Egg
- 5 g Melted butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 120 g Salmonberry jam (or raspberry jam)
- 1 tsp Grated lemon zest
- 100 g Icing sugar
- 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 500 ml Oil (for frying)