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Bánh Tiêu (Vietnamese Sesame-Fried Donuts) Recipe

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Bánh Tiêu is a Vietnamese hollow fried doughnut, crispy on the outside with a light, airy interior, coated with fragrant white sesame seeds. This simple, vegan-friendly treat is perfect for a sweet snack or breakfast, offering a delightful balance of texture and subtle sweetness, made with almond milk and fried to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 10 tbsp unsweetened almond milk, room temperature (or other plant-based milk)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For Coating and Frying

  • 1/4 cup white sesame seeds
  • 1 1/2 cups oil, for deep frying

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, instant yeast, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the almond milk and vanilla extract and stir with a spoon until the mixture forms a dough.
  3. Knead the Dough: Using your hands, knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it is soft, smooth, and slightly sticky, similar in consistency to pizza dough. Adjust by adding flour or almond milk as needed.
  4. Proof the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place or an oven with the light on for about 1 hour and 30 minutes until doubled in size.
  5. Divide Dough: Punch down the risen dough to deflate it, then divide it into 6 equal balls.
  6. Coat with Sesame Seeds: Roll each dough ball in the white sesame seeds, pressing gently to ensure the seeds stick well.
  7. Flatten into Discs: Using a rolling pin, flatten each dough ball into a disc roughly 3-4 mm thick, ensuring not too thin to maintain the hollow texture.
  8. Heat Oil: Heat approximately 2 cups of oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat for at least 5 minutes. Test the heat with a wooden chopstick; if bubbles appear around it, the oil is ready.
  9. Deep Fry: Carefully place one flattened dough disc in the hot oil. Flip it every 5-7 seconds using two wooden spatulas or chopsticks. The dough will puff up into a hollow ball and turn golden brown.
  10. Remove and Drain: Once golden brown, remove the donut using a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Repeat with remaining discs.
  11. Cool and Serve: Let the donuts cool for at least 5 minutes before serving. They are best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Notes

  • Ensure dough is not too sticky or dry by adjusting flour or almond milk during kneading.
  • Keep oil temperature steady; too hot will burn the donuts, too cool will make them greasy.
  • Rolling thickness affects hollow texture; thinner discs puff better but avoid too thin to prevent tearing.
  • Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point for frying, such as vegetable or peanut oil.
  • This recipe is naturally vegan and dairy-free using almond milk.

Keywords: Bánh Tiêu, Vietnamese donut, hollow donut, fried dough, sesame seeds, vegan donut, Vietnamese snack

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