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Spiderweb Donuts

These spiderweb donuts are soft, golden fried treats decorated with intricate web patterns made from melted chocolate and caramel. The dough is kneaded and fried to a tender, airy texture, while the web design adds a playful, spooky touch perfect for parties or festive occasions. Each bite combines crispy exterior with a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth interior, topped with charming web decorations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup warm milk about 110°F/43°C
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup chocolate melting or melting chips
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce for web pattern

Equipment

  • Dough cutter or glass
  • Deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Piping bag with fine tip
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl, stirring until evenly mixed.
  2. Add the warm milk and melted butter to the dry mixture, then stir until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, pressing and folding until it feels soft and slightly tacky.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size and puffy.
  5. Gently punch down the risen dough, then roll it out on a floured surface to about 1 cm thickness.
  6. Use a dough cutter or glass to cut out circles approximately 3 inches in diameter. Let the cut donuts rest for 10 minutes to relax the dough.
  7. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 180°C (356°F).
  8. Fry the donuts in batches, turning once, until golden brown and puffed, about 1-2 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined rack to drain excess oil.
  9. While still warm, dip half of each donut into melted chocolate, then place on a cooling rack.
  10. Fill a piping bag with caramel sauce fitted with a fine tip. Quickly drizzle caramel in a web pattern over the chocolate-dipped donuts before the chocolate sets.
  11. Let the web pattern set for about 10 minutes, then serve these fun, spooky donuts with a delightful crunch and a sweet web decoration.

Notes

For best results, keep oil temperature steady at 180°C and work quickly when piping the web pattern. You can also customize web decorations with different sauces or edible colors.