Shakoy (Twisted Fried Donuts)
There are so many Filipino recipes that I hope I know its history or even just the meaning of the name of the dish. Maybe it’s a language from a certain tribe that I can translate to English? Not a chance. One of them is Bulanglang which I only know that it’s a vegetable dish with clear soup. And the Chicken Tinola which I only know it’s a ginger-based chicken soup. Now, I have Shakoy.
Shakoy is a term used to call twisted fried donuts. I don’t know why people call it like that. I grew up using the term when I want twisted fried donuts and when I use the term for some people who isn’t familiar, I get a look of ‘Huh? What’s Shakoy?’ And I explain to them and finally make it clear.
What I love about this recipe is it does not require that much of time like the others.
Let me explain:
The first rising only requires 15 minutes.
Right after the dough has been formed, they can be fried immediately.
Amazing, isn’t it? I assume the mixing of the instant yeast with warm water quickens the process. I am not sure.
Anyway, here is the recipe and please tell me if you know why the procedure is very quick ’cause I’d really love to know.
Shakoy (Twisted Fried Donuts)
- Servings: 15
- Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 1.5 tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
Note: you may need more if the dough is TOO sticky
For the cinnamon-sugar coating:
- 1/2 cup sugar, for dusting
- 1 tsp of cinnamon powder, optional
Others:
- Oil, for frying the donuts
- Additional flour for dusting your work surface
Instructions:
- In a bowl, place 1 cup of lukewarm water and brown sugar. Mix until sugar is dissolved. Add in instant yeast and wait until the mixture creates bubbles. (This may take about 5 to 10 minutes.)
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix in flour and salt. When the liquid mixture is ready, add this to the dry ingredients and mix using a wooden spoon until you get most of the flours from the bowl.
- On a floured surface, knead the dough using your clean hands (or using a stand mixer or handheld mixer) for 10-15 minutes or until dough is elastic and smooth (might come a little sticky). (If kneading using your hands, this may take longer, depending on how hard/strong you knead. Updated 7/7/2018: Although this recipe works for me, for others they won’t. You may need to add more flour as the dough might come sticky. I always use my hands to make this and works every single time, but I just had to knead longer.)
- Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover using a cling wrap. Keep in a warm place to double in size. (This took me only 15 minutes.)
- When the dough has doubled in size, take it out to a lightly floured surface.
- Divide the dough into 15 equal sizes. Shape each into a log and twist from the top, sealing both ends. Transfer each dough to a clean plate/baking sheet. You will notice that the first few doughs are getting bigger in size – they are ready to dive into the hot oil. (Tip: You can ask somebody to fry the donuts for you while you finish up shaping the rest.)
- Prepare a plate with a stack of paper towels and a container/plate with white sugar and cinnamon powder. Set aside until ready to use, but make sure it’s not too far from you.
- Fry the donuts in a very hot oil (about 375 F). Make sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- When done, place the fried donuts over a stack of paper towels for few seconds. Transfer to the prepared container with white sugar-cinnamon mixture and roll the donuts until well coated.
- Serve immediately. Best eaten on the same day.
Source recipe: Shakoy – Easier Version by KwaliTeaTime@Home
These donuts were soft and fluffy and oh so delicious! I will not tell you how many of these I ate, but all were gone in a day. 😀
Well, Angie is at Lancaster for some R & R. What you are up to? I am here at home – just finished watching a movie I did not completely understand. 😛 Anyway, it’s time for Fiesta Friday # 112… so life would not be boring as I mingle with my FF Friends. This week’s co-hosts are Natalie and Hilda. Come on and join the fun! 😉
Wishing you a fun weekend full of smiles! 😀 😀 😀
I am also sharing these gorgeous donuts at
92 Comments
Emily M
Just made these and they were delicious. I did not have a problem with the water to flour ratio.
It took a while longer for my dough to rise, but I wasn’t in any hurry.
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Wow!! Thank you, Emily. I am so glad that it was a success for you. Have a lovely day!
Jen
This recipe is perfect! Wish I could post photos through the comments, though! I’ll just post them on my blog and put this recipe on credits it it’s okay.. Thank you for this! 😀
Jhuls
Thank you, Jen. I am glad you liked the recipe.💜
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Maddie
I think there’s a problem with the recipe. From making this it was super sticky so I had to add tons of flour and I think the problem is that it’s supposed to be 1/2 cup of water instead of 1 full cup. So if you have that problem as well you should reduce the amount of water.
Jhuls
Hi, Maddie. I am so sorry that you had encountered such problem. I, on the other hand, uses the same recipe and it was also tested by friends and used the same exact recipe.
Jayden Mews
I had the same issue. Was extremely sticky. I had to almost triple the amount of flour to make it an actual dough!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Sorry, it didn’t work for you as well. Yes, the dough is sticky, but the recipe worked for me and I’ve made this several times!!
Jacko
Tried this recipe and it didn’t fail. Wish I could post a pic of it. Thanks!
Jhuls
Wow! That’s a great news! I am glad you liked it. Thanks for trusting the recipe. Have a lovely weekend!
Sarah
Can you make these chocolate?
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Did you mean the dough? I am not sure, but you can have a chocolate coating instead of sugar.
Glutarama
Gosh! I wonder if I can recreate these gluten free, the kids would soo love these.
Jhuls
Let me know when you do. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
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Kloesunny @ Kloe's Kitchen
These look sooooo good!! I am addicted to doughnuts. 🙂
Jhuls
In that case, you will absolutely love this, Kloe. 🙂
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Dad Whats 4 Dinner
I want one of these with my coffee RIGHT now. You are my feature pick tonight at #Throwback Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you bring tonight at 7:00
Jhuls
Hi, Quinn. Sorry, I cannot remember if I have thanked you for the feature. I know it was way back, but better late than never right? Life has been so crazy, I can’t keep up with my blog. Thanks again! 🙂
Dad Whats 4 Dinner
I am right there with you. Always happy to feature your awesome recipes.
Dad Whats 4 Dinner
Hey Jhuls. Site looks great. My kids would love these. Who am I kidding I would love these. Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday. Pinned and shared!
Jhuls
Again, thanks, Quinn! I am definite that your family would love these. 😀
thesnowwoman
These look delicious and so pretty!
Jhuls
Thank you, Evie. Glad that you stopped by. x
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Hayley (@SnapHappyBakes)
Out of all the recipes I’ve just read through of yours this is the one I want right now!!! Thanks for linking to #CookBlogShare
Jhuls
Thank you, Hayley. And thanks for featuring this at this week’s #CookBlogShare 🙂
gymbunnymummy
I would never have thought to make donuts myself but you make it look so easy I might have to give it a go. Thanks so much for linking up to #SundayKitchen
Jhuls
I believe you can do anything, Toni. Look at those cake creations of yours – wow! Thanks for stopping by. x
Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake
I made these today, with nutella, sooooo good!
Jhuls
Send me photo!!! 😳
Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake
I will as soon as I’ve edited them!
Jhuls
Yeeesssss!! Thanks for trying, Michelle! Glad you liked them. With Nutella must be soooo good!
Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake
Thank you for the recipe! I have to eat them all today because the diet starts tomorrow… and my mum’s already on hers so gotta eat them all myself ha!
Jhuls
Yeah! You can do it, Michelle! I hope you can send me some.
Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake
I posted a photo on Instagram and tagged you in it! I didn’t eat them all in the end, sent them to work with my mum though!
Jhuls
Yay! I just saw it. I am sure they loved them, too. 🙂
Courtney's Cookbook
Wow! These look so yummy!
Jhuls
Yay! Glad you liked them. Thanks a lot. 🙂
Chitra Jagadish
Oh my droooolicious…
Jhuls
Thank you, Chitra. 🙂
Patty Nguyen
Jhuls, you are always impressing me with your creations. I can’t keep up with you, girl. Hugs! <3
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Patty. I will teach you how to make these and you teach me how to shoot. 😀 I missed you and I hope you are okay. x
The Metal Pan
Nice! And inside they look perfect!
Jhuls
Thank you so much! I appreciate that you stopped by. 🙂
CHCooks
Gosh.. these are looking absolutely lovely 🙂
Jhuls
Thank you so much. 🙂
Liz
They look delightful. I think I am going to make some for myself, right now. Thanks for sharing!
Jhuls
Thank you, Liz. Glad to have you here.
maximusoptimusdominus
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missemzyy
Wow! They look so light and fluffy!! Love that they don’t take too long to make!
Jhuls
I know, right? 😀 Thanks for stopping by.
CrumblesAndKale
Oh these looks fantastic!
I’ve nominated you for the Liebster Award (I know you have been nominated before, but your blog certainly deserves all the nominations it can get) https://crumblesandkaleblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/27/liebster-awards/
Jhuls
Wow! Thank you so much, Petra. I am honored & thank you so much for thinking of me. 🙂
MyCulinarySaga
Wow !! What a lovely twist to doughnuts ! Happy FF 🙂
Jhuls
It is indeed a lovely twist to donuts. 😀 Thanks, Trupti.
Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake
These look incredible Jhuls! No idea why they take so little time, but I’m glad they do because i’m definitely giving them a go soon!!
Jhuls
I regret that I did not make them yesterday. But I will today. 😀
Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake
I am going to make them very soon!
Julie is Hostess At Heart
Fried doughnuts are my weakness! I am afraid if I made them at home that I’d just make a pig of myself! I would love to have a couple of yours on my breakfast table Jhuls!
Jhuls
You can half the recipe just like what I did few days ago. I made about seven and enough for the day. 😀
deliciouslynell
Those look so addictive!
Jhuls
Thank you, Nell.
Kaila
Jhuls, these are simply mouthwatering and they take so much less time to make than what I was expecting. I don’t know why the procedure was so quick, but I’d love to hear from someone who knows the answer. Happy FF, and hope your weekend is full of smiles too! 🙂
Jhuls
I know, right? The recipe is just incredible. Thanks, Kaila. Enjoy your weekend. x
davegon
I had no idea that’s what they’re called! I must have eaten a ton of these growing up!
Jhuls
I don’t know where the name came from, though. 😀 Thanks, Dave. Have a great weekend.
bhumi
Wow…these looks really amazing…
Jhuls
Thank you so much! 🙂
Martin @ The Why Chef
Ah Jhuls these look exactly our kind of dessert! I need to be selective in when I show my wife though, as she’ll want them straight away even if we’re dieting!
Jhuls
Haha! Better make sure she doesn’t see this before you show it to her. 😀 Thanks, Martin. Have a great weekend.
Lina
Oh I love these a lot! Have to try this..but the ones I had were honey glazed! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Jhuls
I haven’t tried with honey glazed. It’s always been sugar or cinnamon-sugar. 😀 Thanks, Lina.
Lina
Btw I want you to judge the April Challenge!
Jhuls
Sure, sure! I will be glad to be the judge! 😀 Thanks, Lina. I really appreciate this and I am happy to know that you trust me doing this. 🙂 x
Hilda
These look delicious. So easy and quick!
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Hilda. And thanks for co-hosting, too. I hope you are having a great weekend. x
Aruna
No one can stop at just one! The donuts look so inviting 🙂
Jhuls
I know, right? At least I am not the only one who can’t resist these donuts. 😀 Thanks, Aruna. x
Jess
Gahhhh, I would SO like to have two of these right now with some coffee. They look STUPENDOUS Jhuls, thanks for sharing. I’ve actually never used instant yeast before; I think I’ve been using regular active for so long that I’m afraid of the stuff that works faster lol Happy Fiesta Friday 😉
Jhuls
I dislike the smell of active dried yeast, so I shifted to instant yeast. I was afraid at first, but Linda (La Petite Panière) convinced me to use it and not to be afraid. So I did! 😀 Thanks, Jess. I’d love to send you two (or more)! Have a great weekend. x
Shannon (rumblytumbly.com)
These donuts are my favorite! Pinning to try!
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Shannon! Hope you will love them as much as I did.
apuginthekitchen
Wow wow wow, love doughnuts those look amazing Jhuls, grave danger if I am around those beauties. Fried dough with sugar oh my and they also look so gorgeous.
Jhuls
I also have strong weakness when it comes to fried donuts with sugar! 😀 Thanks a lot for stopping by and I hope you are having a great weekend! x
Nadia
This look dangerous! I might not be able to stick to just one or two.
Jhuls
I could not blame you, Nadia. 😀 Thanks for being here. Have a fab weekend! x