Trying to make healthy donuts--help!

mj93
Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:37:43 +0000

Initial recipe:
1 (1/4-oz) package active dry yeast (2 1/2 teaspoons)
2 tablespoons warm water (105–115°F)
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for sprinkling and rolling out dough
1 cup whole milk at room temperature
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
About 10 cups vegetable oil for deep frying

Healthified recipe:
1 (1/4-oz) package active dry yeast (2 1/2 teaspoons)
2 tablespoons warm water (105–115°F)
3 1/4 cups wheat flour plus additional for sprinkling and rolling out dough
1 cup skim milk at room temperature
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened – how can i substitute this?
3 large egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
About 10 cups sesame oil for deep frying

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Will this work? I’m not much of a baker, but will this taste OK? Also, would it work to add chunks of granola/carob chips to the dough?