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.

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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
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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:

  1. 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.)
  2. 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.
  3. 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.)
  4. 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.)
  5. When the dough has doubled in size, take it out to a lightly floured surface.
  6. 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.)
  7. 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.
  8.  Fry the donuts in a very hot oil (about 375 F). Make sure not to overcrowd the pan.
  9. 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.
  10. 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. 😀

I think the close up shot didn't do justice to how fluffy the donuts are.
I think the close-up shot didn’t do justice to how fluffy the donuts are.

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