Description
Learn how to make delicious Korean Twisted Donuts (Kkwabaegi) at home with this easy recipe. These cinnamon sugar-coated fried dough twists are a popular Korean street food that you can enjoy as a sweet snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For Frying and Coating:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic, or knead in a stand mixer with a dough hook for 6 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a rope about 8 inches long, then twist the rope and pinch the ends together to seal.
- Place the shaped donuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover lightly, and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a deep pan to 325°F (165°C).
- Fry the donuts in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon.
Add the warm milk, warm water, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
While still warm, roll each donut in the cinnamon sugar until coated. Serve fresh.
Notes
- For extra softness, let the dough rise overnight in the refrigerator.
- These donuts taste best the day they’re made but can be reheated briefly in the oven.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 2 hours rising)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
