175millilitresVita Coco Coconut Milk Alternative*You can use coconut cream and water 1:3
5gramsfresh yeast
25gramscoconut oil
1limezest
5gramssalt
additional non-dairy milk for glazing
20gramscinnamon, caster and icing sugarfor glazing
25gramstoasted coconut flakes groundoptional
Instructions
Place the flour in the bowl of your stand mixer or in a bowl.
If you are using a stand mixerPlace the dry ingredients on top of the flour keeping the salt and yeast apart. Add the coconut milk and lime zest if using.Mix on low speed until the ingredients are well mixed (about 3 minutes) The mixture will seem fairly dry. Increase the speed to medium and mix for a further 3 minutes. You can add extra milk a teaspoon at a time only if it is very dry. After the second mixing, the dough should be smooth and very elastic.
If you are making it by handRub the yeast and the coconut into the flour to mix. Add the salt.Add the milk and mix well. When it is well mixed, take it out of the bowl and knead until smooth. This will take about 10 minutes.
Next stepsPlace in a plastic box with a cover and leave for 1 hour.
After one hour, roll out the dough out so it is about 2 cm thick. Using an 7 or 8 cm plain cutter, cut out rounds.
Make the remaining dough into a ball, roll out and cut further rounds. With a small cutter, cut out holes. Again make the remaining dough into a ball and cut out further shapes.
Brush coconut milk and leave for a further 45 minutes. Pre-heat your oven to 180ºC, 350ºF, Gas 4 (for at least 1/2 hour).
Brush your doughnuts a second time and bake for 10-15 minutes until well risen and lightly browned (this will depend on your oven)
To coat your doughnutsIf you are dipping your doughnut, mix one tablespoon of icing sugar with one of caster sugar. Add 1 tsp of cinnamon. I added a tablespoon of ground coconut flakes for added flavour.
Whilst your doughnuts are still warm, brush them very liberally with coconut milk then dip into the sugar. Set aside to cool. These freeze well. To serve warm slightly.