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 hourhr30 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: filipino twisted donut, shakoy
Servings: 12
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Lainey
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Ingredients
½cupwarm water
¾teaspoonsyeast
pinchsugar to activate the yeast
1 ½cupsall purpose flour
½teaspoonsalt
¼cupsugar
1cupoilfor 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.