Ube Donuts
Soft, vibrant, and nostalgic Ube Donuts that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and brighten your day with their unique purple hue.
Servings: 12 donuts
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Don’t use bread flour, that’s a rookie mistake.
- 1/2 cup white sugar Adjust more if you prefer sweeter donuts.
- 1 packet active dry yeast Or 2 1/4 teaspoons if using a larger jar.
- 3/4 cup warm milk Microwave it until cozy, but not scalding.
- 2 tablespoons ube halaya Use frozen yam for convenience.
- 1 large egg Helps bind the ingredients together.
- 1/4 cup melted butter More butter equals more happiness.
- 1 pinch salt Balances the sweetness.
- to taste cooking oil For frying.
- optional ube extract For deeper purple color.
- to taste powdered sugar For glazing.
Instructions
Mix Dough
- Mix yeast and warm milk in a bowl and let it activate for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the activated yeast mixture, ube halaya, egg, melted butter, and ube extract (if using).
- Mix with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer until a sticky dough forms. Knead until smooth.
- Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Fry Donuts
- Flour your counter and roll out the dough to about half an inch thick.
- Use a donut cutter or a glass to cut out donuts and donut holes and place on a tray.
- Let the donuts rise for another 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep pan to about 350 degrees F.
- Fry donuts in batches, flipping when golden, approximately 60 seconds per side.
- Drain on paper towels.
Add Glaze
- In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and milk, whisking until smooth and thick.
- Dip or drizzle glaze over the warm donuts. Optionally, sprinkle with toasted coconut or colored sprinkles.
- Let sit for about 10 minutes to allow the glaze to set.
Serve Warm
- Serve the donuts warm, ideally stacked on a plate and enjoyed with coffee.
- Store leftovers in a paper bag to keep them soft.
- For a treat, microwave leftovers for 10 seconds before serving.
Notes
Can be frozen after cooling. Reheat in a toaster oven for best results. Options available for gluten-free, baking instead of frying, and variations with ube powder or extract.