Thursday, November 4, 2010

Bumped!



So it seems these bad boys have been bumped out of the Hearty Vegan book, due out next fall, but that's okay, because now I get to share them with you here instead!  Seriously, these are donut-shop-dangerously good, and if they didn't make the final cut, well then, you know the stuff that did must be insanely good, right?

Apple Fritter
Just like the ones at Ye Old Donut Shoppe! A deep fryer works best here, but if you don’t have one, a pot filled with 2 inches (5 cm) of oil heated to 350°F (180°C) will do the trick just fine. Also, a wire rack comes in handy for drips and such. Be sure to place a kitchen towel or a few paper towels underneath it to catch the mess.  This recipe calls for quick rise yeast to avoid a second one hour rise and get those warm fresh fritters in your belly faster!

For the dough:
1 cup (235 ml) water, heated to lukewarm
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup (75 g) evaporated cane juice or granulated sugar, divided
1 envelope (1/4 ounce, or 7 g) Quick-Rise yeast [[it can’t be quick-rise and active dry]]
2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
1 cup (235 ml) soymilk
4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

For the apples:
2 cups (220 g) cored, peeled, and finely chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
1/2 cup (100 g) evaporated cane juice or granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

For the glaze:
2 cups (240 g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1/4 cup (60 ml) nondairy milk
Vegetable oil, for frying

To make the dough: Combine the water and 2 tablespoons (25 g) of the sugar in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat until lukewarm, about 30 seconds. Stir in the yeast and let sit for a few minutes until bubbles appear, to ensure the yeast is active. Mix the oil and milk into the yeast mixture.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, remaining 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing until combined.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, add more flour as needed, and knead for 8 minutes, until the dough is smooth and pliable. Alternatively, use a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. The kneading time will be the same, mixing until the dough forms a ball.

Place the dough ball back into the bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel, and let rest for 20 minutes, while you prep the apples.

To prepare the apples: Add the chopped apples, sugar, and cinnamon to a resealable bag or container with a tight-fitting lid. Close and toss to completely coat the apples. Set aside.

After the 20-minute rise, work the apple mixture into the dough (in the bowl), distributing the apples evenly. The dough will become wet and sticky. That’s okay. Once the apples are thoroughly folded in, cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let sit for 1 hour to rise.

To make the glaze: Whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and milk in a shallow dish until smooth. Set aside.

Using your deep fryer or a deep pot, heat the oil to 350°F (180°C). Scoop about 1/2 cup (140 g) of dough out of the bowl (yes, it is slimy and slippery!) and form into an oblong disk shape with your bare hands. Carefully place in the hot oil. Fry until dark golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes, flipping halfway through using tongs. Transfer to a wire rack to drain off the excess oil.

Once the fritter is cool enough to handle, but still warm, dip in the glaze and return to the rack. Once the glaze has hardened, flip over and dip the other side, then return to the wire rack. Enjoy warm.

Yield: 1 dozen fritters

Inside Shot:
Apple Fritter Inside Shot

17 comments:

Vic Robinson said...

Whoa. Like Joey from Blossom, Whoa! This looks bad ass!

vegan.in.brighton said...

Holy awesomeness! Those look amazing AND yesterday I bought myself a deep fat fryer...I'll be trying these as soon as I get the chance!

Leigh said...

Joni, I know you don't know me. But I love you! Deep fried fritters, a girl after my own heart.

panda with cookie said...

Bumped? Insanity!

Erin said...

want want want want want!

radioactivegan said...

I hope this isn't weird, but you are my hero. Thank you.

Monique a.k.a. Mo said...

ZOMG! I am so close to rushing out to the store for quick rise yeast right now! These look fabulous!

Keri - I Eat Trees said...

These are SO good. And I've gotten a new deep fryer since the last time I made them, so I'm going to have to break it in with another batch!

Jackie Smith said...

Simply incredible and droolworthy.

The Kuntrageous Vegan said...

I posted a tweet on day-one, preemptively pointing my finger at MoFo for making my waist line expand. You're making that a self-fulfilling prophecy...a very delicious one.

julie hasson said...

Unbelievable Joni!! I have the most intense craving now for apple fritters.

Tami said...

wow, I'll need to make these

singerinkitchen said...

DANG!!! I want one so badly!

Amey said...

holy moses. this homemade apple fritter looks totally 1000% perfect. It's beautiful! I want to eat the computer screen!

Kreeli said...

Oohh, I've been looking for a recipe that replicates the apple fritters of my youth and this looks like it fits the bill perfectly. Thank you so much!

xxx said...

I made these this morning, then blogged about it! Thanks for the inspiration :]

http://www.thewanderlustingmind.com/2013/07/sweet-savory-sunday_14.html

devona said...

hi can baking powder be used instead of yeast, how much would be needed

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