Double Chocolate Tofu Donuts (Vegan)
Asian Taiwanese - ChezJorge

Double Chocolate Tofu Donuts (Vegan)

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  16 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

The richest, most decadent Double Chocolate Tofu Donuts. Super easy, delicious, and free of soy flavour!

Ingredients

  • • 200 grams soft or silken tofu (half of a 14 oz. package)
  • • 3/4 cup plain flour
  • • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • • vegetable oil, for frying
  • • 45 grams chocolate bar, melted (I used dark chocolate)
  • • flaky sea salt

Preparation Steps

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Phase 1

### Step 1: Prepare the Tofu: Drain out excess liquid from the soft tofu. Using a whisk, mash the tofu up as fine as possible.

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Phase 2

Prepare the Tofu: Drain out excess liquid from the soft tofu. Using a whisk, mash the tofu up as fine as possible.

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Phase 3

### Step 2: Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, simply combine plain flour, sugar, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Mix well.

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Phase 4

Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, simply combine plain flour, sugar, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Mix well.

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Phase 5

### Step 3: Make the Dough: Add the mashed tofu to the dry ingredients, and use a spatula to mix and combine. At first, it might seem too crumbly but just continue mixing. After around 2 minutes, a dough should come together. Continue to incorporate the remaining dry powder into the dough until no powder is left.

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Phase 6

Make the Dough: Add the mashed tofu to the dry ingredients, and use a spatula to mix and combine. At first, it might seem too crumbly but just continue mixing. After around 2 minutes, a dough should come together. Continue to incorporate the remaining dry powder into the dough until no powder is left.

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Phase 7

### Step 4: Shape into Donuts: On a well-floured surface, roll out the dough into a long baton. Divide the dough into four equal batons. Take each baton and roll them out into batons as well — don't flour the ends. Stick the two ends of each baton together to create rings and shape each ring to the best of your ability to make them resemble donuts.

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Phase 8

Shape into Donuts: On a well-floured surface, roll out the dough into a long baton. Divide the dough into four equal batons. Take each baton and roll them out into batons as well — don't flour the ends. Stick the two ends of each baton together to create rings and shape each ring to the best of your ability to make them resemble donuts.

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Phase 9

### Step 5: Option 1: Fry the Donuts: In a medium-sized pan, heat up a generous amount of vegetable oil. Use a wooden utensil to test whether the oil is hot enough or not — if the wooden utensil starts bubbling immediately, the oil is ready. Fry the donuts for around 2 minutes on each side, or until crispy. You won't need more than 4 minutes total — be sure not to overcook them! When they are ready, place them on a wire wrack to cool.

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Phase 10

Option 1: Fry the Donuts: In a medium-sized pan, heat up a generous amount of vegetable oil. Use a wooden utensil to test whether the oil is hot enough or not — if the wooden utensil starts bubbling immediately, the oil is ready. Fry the donuts for around 2 minutes on each side, or until crispy. You won't need more than 4 minutes total — be sure not to overcook them! When they are ready, place them on a wire wrack to cool.

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Phase 11

### Step 6: Option 2: Bake the Donuts: Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and carefully place the donuts on a parchment-lined baking tray. Bake for about 15 minutes, flipping half-way.

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Phase 12

Option 2: Bake the Donuts: Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and carefully place the donuts on a parchment-lined baking tray. Bake for about 15 minutes, flipping half-way.

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Phase 13

### Step 7: Prepare the Chocolate Glaze: Melt the chocolate bars in a small mixing bowl — let the bowl float on top of hot water and melt slowly for best (more shiny) results.

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Phase 14

Prepare the Chocolate Glaze: Melt the chocolate bars in a small mixing bowl — let the bowl float on top of hot water and melt slowly for best (more shiny) results.

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Phase 15

### Step 8: Glaze the Donuts: While the donuts are still warm, dip them in the chocolate glaze and place them back onto a wire wrack to set. Spoon all the remaining melted chocolate on top, if there are any left. Sprinkle the top with some flaky sea salt. Enjoy warm.

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Phase 16

Glaze the Donuts: While the donuts are still warm, dip them in the chocolate glaze and place them back onto a wire wrack to set. Spoon all the remaining melted chocolate on top, if there are any left. Sprinkle the top with some flaky sea salt. Enjoy warm.