Persians - Thunder Bay Doughnuts
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Persians - Thunder Bay Doughnuts
Description
Persians from Thunder Bay begin with a warm milk and yeast mixture allowed to proof until foamy, providing the base for a soft and airy dough enriched with egg, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Gradually, flour is incorporated to form a smooth dough which is then allowed to rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size.
After rising, the dough is gently punched down and rolled out into a large rectangle. A softened butter layer is spread evenly, followed by a cinnamon and brown sugar mixture pressed into the surface, creating a sweet filling layer. The dough is then rolled up like a jelly roll, layered with cinnamon sugar inside.
Once formed, the dough is cut into pieces, fried in hot oil until golden brown, then cooled. The doughnuts are finished by spreading a raspberry-flavored buttercream frosting over the top, adding a fruity contrast to the sweet cinnamon inside.
This recipe details a classic method for making enriched yeast dough, cinnamon sugar filling, and a unique raspberry buttercream. The resulting doughnuts are tender, flavorful, and distinctive from typical glazed doughnuts, capturing a regional specialty.
Ingredients
- cooking oil for frying
Dough
- 1 cup milk 100ºF - 110ºF, warm
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoon yeast or 1 packet, approx. 7 g, dry
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg (at room temperature)
- ¼ cup butter melted, unsalted
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil for greasing bowl, generic cooking oil
Cinnamon Filling
- ¼ cup butter (softened)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon
Frosting
- ½ cup butter softened, unsalted
- ¼ cup raspberry pureed
- 4 cups confectioners sugar also known as icing sugar or powdered sugar
- milk (if needed)
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer with a dough hook, mix milk, dry yeast and ¼ teaspoon of white sugar and let it proof for about 5-10 minutes or until a foam forms on top.
- Add the egg and melted butter to the yeast mixture and stir well.
- Add the ¼ cup of sugar and salt to the bowl. Gradually mix in the flour. Mix for about 8-10 minutes or until a smooth dough ball forms, or mix by hand and knead for 10-15 minutes until a smooth dough ball forms.
- Grease a large bowl with the oil. Place the dough ball into the bowl. Rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until doubled.
- In a small bowl mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Once the dough has doubled, gently punch it down with your hand in the bowl. Turn the dough out onto a flat floured surface (Ex. Kitchen counter). Roll it flat with a rolling pin into a 12 x 18 inch rectangle.
- Spread the room temperature butter over the dough and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on top. Gently press the cinnamon sugar into the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log starting with a long side of the rectangle. Slice the roll into 12 even pieces.
- With the cinnamon swirl facing up, use two hands to press it down to flatten the roll against the kitchen counter. By using two hands it will naturally form an oval shape. Carefully pick the roll up off of the counter and stretch out into and oval shape as needed. Pinch the seam that was created when rolling the dough.
- Place each roll onto a baking sheet, spacing them out to leave room for them to rise. Cover with plastic wrap or a lint free towel and allow to rise for 30 minutes.
- In a large pan or skillet, heat enough oil on medium-high to come 2” up the sides.
- Working in batches, fry the doughnuts for 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before icing.
- In a large bowl combine the frosting ingredients. Whisk until light and fluffy.
- Depending on how ripe the raspberries were you may need to add more icing sugar if the frosting is too runny. Or if the frosting is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk at a time to achieve the consistency you want.
- Once the donuts are cooled, frost them and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Doughnuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 527IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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