Dubai-inspired delights: Making pistachio kataifi doughnuts at home
The Dubai craze has swept over the world. Beyond the chocolate with its distinctive filling, more variations on sweets are being created. Among them are Dubai doughnuts. However, you don't need to search for the nearest bakery because you can easily make them at home.
The combination of pistachios and crispy kataifi dough has quickly won over sweet lovers worldwide. It all started with Dubai chocolate, which later evolved into other sweets. Their great popularity means they disappear from shelves in the blink of an eye. So instead of driving around stores and bakeries, prepare the Dubai doughnuts in your own home.
Kataifi dough - where to buy?
Kataifi dough, also known as kadayif, is a type of filo cut into very thin threads. It resembles "angel hair" in appearance and is popular in Middle Eastern, Greek, and Turkish cuisine, where it is used for both sweet and savoury dishes.
It's best to order kataifi dough online. It's worth buying a larger supply and using it not only for doughnuts, but also for Dubai cheesecake.
Dubai doughnuts
Even before tasting, Dubai doughnuts look enticing. Milk chocolate, gold sprinkles, and crushed pistachios might make you think, "Marian, this feels luxurious."
Ingredients:
- 540g plain flour,
- 7g dry yeast,
- 3 tablespoons sugar,
- 2 eggs,
- 2 egg yolks,
- 115g soft butter,
- 200ml milk,
- 200g sugar.
Filling:
- 400g pistachio cream,
- 200g kataifi dough.
Additional ingredients:
- 200g milk chocolate,
- gold sprinkles,
- pistachios.
Preparation method:
Step 1. Sift the flour into a bowl, add 3 tablespoons of sugar, dry yeast, eggs, and yolks, then combine. Add the milk and the remaining sugar, and knead into a smooth dough. Cover with cling film and set aside to rise for 2 hours.
Step 2. After this time, roll out the dough, dusting with flour if necessary. Using a cutter, cut out round shapes for the doughnuts.
Step 3. Heat oil in a large pot. You can check if it's hot enough by dropping a small piece of dough in. When it starts to fry, it's time to add the doughnuts. Fry them on both sides until golden brown.
Step 4. Prepare the filling. Place the kataifi dough in a bowl. If it's not fried, toast it beforehand with some butter. Add the pistachio cream, mix thoroughly, and transfer to a piping bag.
Step 5. Using a knife, make a hole in the doughnut and fill it with the pistachio filling. Dip the doughnut in melted milk chocolate, sprinkle with chopped nuts and optional edible gold sprinkles. The homemade Dubai doughnuts are ready to eat. Enjoy!
