Cherry Ripe Donuts

DONUT METHOD

STEP 1

Place all ingredients into a bowl fitted with a paddle.

STEP 2

Blend on low speed for 1 minute. Scrape down.

STEP 3

Mix on medium speed for 1 minute.

STEP 4

Rest batter for 10 minutes before frying at 190°C.

Note: For best results adjust the water temperature to give finished batter temperature of 20-22°C. Add more dry mix to the batter if you prefer rolling mixture out on a floured bench and cutting desired shapes from it prior to frying.

SHINY DARK CHOCOLATE GLAZE METHOD

STEP 1

Combine the water and the cream and bring to the boil.

STEP 2

Blend in cocoa powder and sugar then continue to heat, while stirring, until temperature reaches 106°C.

STEP 3

Remove from heat and pour over the chopped dark chocolate and mix until smooth.

STEP 4

Reserve mixture in fridge until required.

STEP 5

Warm desired quantity of chocolate glaze to body temperature of 37°C.

STEP 6

Dip the donut into the glaze by submerging 1/3 of the donut, then place on a tray with glazed side up.

STEP 7

Decorate top of glazed donut with broken/cut pieces of a Cherry Ripe Bar.

STEP 8

Also place pieces of the homemade cherry coconut mixture.

CHERRY COCONUT MIX

STEP 1

In a bowl, combine the coconut and glace cherries with any syrup from the packet.

STEP 2

Mash by hand the two ingredients until the mixture becomes moist and clumpy.

STEP 3

Set aside until decorating donuts.