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Vegan Walnut Crunch Donut

Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: Baking, Canadian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 10 Donuts
Author: Una Rose
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 chia egg 1 tablespoon chia seed with 3 tablespoons water
  • 6 tablespoons vegan sour cream 6 tablespoons tofu with 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup plant-based milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone sheet and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cocoa powder.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, oil and vegan sour cream.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix with an electric mixer at medium speed until well combined.
  • Add the chopped walnuts and stir until they are well incorporated.
  • Cover bowl with a cloth or plastic wrap and chill for one hour.
  • Place oil in a Dutch oven and heat to 375 degrees F.
  • On a lightly floured surface, using a floured rolling pin, roll out the dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut the dough into 10 even pieces. Shape each into uniform bar shapes about 2-1/2 by 3-1/2 inches. Score each down the center.
  • Fry donuts in batches of two or three in the oil for about 10-20 seconds. Watch them closely as they burn very quickly and easily.
  • Once fried, remove from heat and place on a paper towel lined baking rack. Pat to remove excess oil.
  • Once all the donuts are fried, transfer them to the baking sheet and bake for 8-15 minutes.
  • While the donuts are baking make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and water until smooth. Add additional powdered sugar or water if needed.
  • Remove donuts form the oven and transfer to a baking rack. While they are still hot brush them all liberally with glaze.  Let them cool and the glaze to harden on the rack.