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Shakoy is a Filipino donut that is twisted, fried, and coated in sugar! Soft and fluffy- the aroma of these delightful Filipino donuts will remind you of the donuts sold at your local neighborhood bakery!
Looking for more Filipino desserts? Try Suman Malagkit (Sweet Rice wrapped in banana leaves) or Buko Pie (Young Coconut Pie)!
Learn how to make shakoy using very few ingredients- 7 ingredients to be exact! When I was preparing to share this recipe with you guys, I considered using frozen bread dough. Then I decided why not make it from scratch, so I did and it was the best decision I made.
Here is a little tidbit about me, I LOVE baking bread. The feel of dough on my hand and kneading it just makes me so happy!! Am I alone on this? (I hope not)
Shakoy is basically a sugar-covered donut, but as I mentioned in the video, Filipinos don't eat it for breakfast we usually eat it as a dessert or a snack.
So when I was in middle school and we had breakfasts at school, someone brought in donuts and I was really surprised because I grew up eating donuts as desserts. Anyways, these are delicious and it's a must-try. Let me know if you guys make it! Happy Baking.
Tips & Procedures:
- Proofing the yeast: Warm water to about 105-115 degrees F or warm in the microwave for about 10 seconds. Then add yeast and sugar and mix.
- Adding flour when kneading: Dust the dough sparingly, it will make the dough dry.
- Begin frying with one Shakoy to test the heat of the oil. If it's too hot, it will burn the dough before being cooked through. If it's too low, the donuts will absorb the oil. I found the optimal temperature to be 350 degrees F.
How to Make Shakoy:
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- water
- yeast
- sugar
- all-purpose flour
- salt
- cooking oil
In a cup add the warm water, yeast, andwhite sugar. It takes about 30 seconds to 1 minute for the yeast to activate. If it doesn't bubble up like the picture below, the yeast is dead or the water is too hot.
I found that microwaving the water for 15 seconds is the right temperature for the yeast to activate:
In a large bowl, add the flour and salt and whisk until combined.
Next, add the yeast water and mix. You might need to start using your hands and dust all-purpose flour if the dough is too sticky:
Allow the dough to rise for an hour. You can see on the right how much the dough has doubled after an hour:
This is my favorite part, punching the dough to release the air. Next, knead the dough for 5 more minutes. Feel free to watch the step by step video which gives you an accurate way to make the Shakoy:
After you've torn a piece of the dough, roll it into a long stick, twist it, allow it to rise for one more hour. You will notice the dough has doubled in size again:
Heat the oil and fry the shakoy until it's golden brown. My suggestion is to fry one shakoy first to check if the temperature of the oil is too hot:
Roll the shakoy in white or granulated sugar and serve immediately!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can Shakoy be frozen?
Yes, they freeze great. The best way tofreezeis as soon as they cool to room temperature after frying. (Don't add the sugar)
How do I reheat my Shakoy?
If it's already fried, it's best to toast them in a toaster oven for about 3-5 minutes.
How To Make Shakoy
A delicious and easy to make Filipino twisted fried donut that is coated in sugar! It’s an all-time favorite snack and an affordable sweet treat!
Prep Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: filipino twisted donut, shakoy
Servings: 12
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Lainey
Ingredients
- ½ cup warm water
- ¾ teaspoons yeast
- pinch sugar to activate the yeast
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 cup oil for frying
Instructions
In a cup add the warm water, yeast and pinch of sugar to active the yeast and allow it to sit for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl add the flour, salt, and whisk until well combined.
Add the yeast water and mix until elastic, smooth, and form into ball. Add all purpose flour if dough is sticky.
Grease bowl and place the dough in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap and allow it to sit for at least 1 hour or double in size. Make sure to keep it away from any breeze and in a warm place.
After an hour, punch the dough and allow it to sit for 5 minutes. Place dough on floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
Break into 1-2 inch balls and form into long sticks about 1 foot, then twist.
Cover and set aside for 1 hour, then prepare to fry using 1 cup of oil and the fire on medium high.
Fry on both sides until light brown, about 30 seconds. Then place on paper towels to dry the oil and immediatly onto the sugar and coat.
Best served immediately.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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If you need more guidance, check out my video below!
