ingredients:
- 1 cup non dairy milk
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 4 tbsp vegan butter, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Pistakio Creamy Pistachio Spread
instructions:
- warm the milk in the microwave until 100°F. add yeast and coconut sugar, stir lightly, and cover for 10 minutes.
- add yeast mixture, applesauce, vegan butter, vanilla, and 2 cups of flour to stand mixer. mix on low speed using dough hook. gradually add 2 more cups of flour until dough forms.
- grease a bowl and place the dough inside. cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- after 30 minutes, section the dough out on a floured surface into 6-10 sections. roll each section of dough into a flattened ball until there are no creases.
- place each ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rest for 15 minutes while heating oil.
- heat 2 inches of oil in a pot to 375℉. fry donuts for 2 minutes on the first side and 1 minute on the other side until golden. place on a cooling rack. (air fryer alternative - cook on 350 for 5 minutes on both sides)
- roll donuts in granulated sugar. cut a slit in each donut and pipe pistachio spread into the center using a piping bag. enjoy!
