Doughnuts with Preserved Rose Petals
by
Igor Mezencev
This is the traditional Ukrainian doughnut with rose sugar paste. It is usually eaten on Christmas holidays, but over time it began to be cooked daily.
Pair it with coffee, tea, or even a cocktail.
This dish can be found at Christmas markets. In my family, these were cooked only sometimes, but when I began to cook food, it became part of the menu of my institution.
- Level
Intermediate
- Cooking
1h+
- Overral
2h+
- Ready
All-Purpose Flour
500gMilk
250mlEgg
1Egg Yolk
4Fresh Yeast
50gMelted Butter
100gButter
to tasteBrandy
25mlSugar
100gSalt
5gVegetable Oil
to deep fry
Preserved Rose Petals
Sugar
200gRose
200g
Equipment
Whisk
Probe Thermometer
Mortar and Pestle
All-Purpose Flour
500gMilk
250mlEgg
1Egg Yolk
4Fresh Yeast
50gMelted Butter
100gButter
to tasteBrandy
25mlSugar
100gSalt
5gVegetable Oil
to deep fry
Preserved Rose Petals
Sugar
200gRose
200g
Equipment
Whisk
Probe Thermometer
Mortar and Pestle
Doughnuts with Preserved Rose Petals
Igor Mezencev
Add 250ml of milk and 100g of sugar to a bowl
Whisk well to dissolve the sugar
Add 50g of fresh yeast and whisk to incorporate
Add 4 egg yolks and 1 whole egg
Add 100g of melted butter and whisk to incorporate
Add 25ml of brandy and whisk to incorporate
Add a mix of 5g of salt and 100g of all-purpose flour. Whisk until all the flour is dissolved
Add 400g of all-purpose flour, 200g at a time. Combine until a smooth and slightly sticky dough is formed
Cover with cling film and proof for 1h until it doubles in size
Remove the petals from 200g of mixed roses
Grind the petals with 200g of sugar, little by little, in a mortar and pestle, until a paste is formed
Transfer the paste to a clean container. The preserved rose petals are ready
Fill a saucepan 2/3 of the way with vegetable oil and heat to 160°C over medium heat. Make 3cm balls with the dough
Fry the dough balls for 3-4m until deep golden brown. Rotate the dough from time to time so they brown evenly. Drain them on paper towels
Serve them with a portion of the Preserved Rose Petals to taste. The doughnuts with preserved rose petals is ready
Enjoy them as a dessert or snack with a cup of coffee!