Salted caramel donuts
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Are you in search of a treat that harmoniously combines sweet and salty? Look no further; these salted caramel donuts are the answer to all your culinary cravings. Baked to achieve a tender texture, these delights are topped with homemade salted caramel that will awaken your senses.
What really brings the magic to this recipe is the use of fleur de sel. This high-end finishing salt is hand-harvested from the surface of salt marshes and has a delicately complex flavor. Its crunchy crystals add an unexpected touch that beautifully elevates the taste of the caramel, creating a perfect balance between sweet and salty.
The donuts are soft, fluffy, and perfectly sweet, while the salted caramel provides an irresistible depth of flavor. Each bite is a true explosion of tastes and textures!
Ideal for celebrations, special occasions, or simply to satisfy a craving for something sweet and salty, these salted caramel donuts will quickly become a staple in your culinary repertoire. Enjoy!
Salted caramel donuts
Equipment
- an oven
- A donut mold (silicone or metal)
- A piping bag (optional)
Ingredients
For the donuts:
- 240 ml of plant-based milk soy, almond, oat, etc.
- 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
- 250 g of all-purpose flour
- 100 g of cane sugar
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder about 10 g
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 60 ml of deodorized coconut oil (melt before use if solid)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
For the salted caramel:
- 200 g of coconut sugar or cane sugar
- 50 ml of plant-based milk
- 2 tablespoons of deodorized coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
- One or two pinches of fleur de sel
For decoration:
- Fleur de sel for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Grease a donut pan.
- Acidic mixture: in a small bowl, mix the plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Dry ingredients: in a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Wet ingredients: in another bowl, mix the melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and the acidified plant-based milk. If the deodorized coconut oil is solid, melt it in a double boiler or microwave until it is liquid before adding it to the liquid ingredients. Ensure not to overheat it as it can become too hot and lose some of its beneficial properties.
- Combination: add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until you get a smooth batter.
- Fill the molds: pour the batter into the donut molds, filling them 3/4 full.
- Baking: bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Salted caramel: while the donuts are baking, prepare the caramel. Place the sugar, plant-based milk, coconut oil, and sea salt in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Add one or two pinches of fleur de sel. Let some caramel cool; it will harden. It should remain somewhat liquid. If it becomes too thick, add a teaspoon of plant-based milk at a time to adjust the consistency.
- Glazing and decorating the donuts: once the donuts have cooled, dip the top of a donut in the salted caramel and immediately sprinkle with fleur de sel to make it adhere to the still-warm caramel; you really need to hurry at this step.
A recipe proposed by Maison Marmite
