Lenten croissants with rahat or apple jam

Post doughnuts with rahat or apple jam - The perfect delight for any occasion

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 30-40 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Number of servings: approximately 30-35 doughnuts

These post doughnuts with rahat or apple jam are an excellent choice for those who want to enjoy a delicious dessert without animal-derived ingredients. With a very tender texture and an inviting taste, these doughnuts will quickly become family favorites. Here’s how you can prepare them step by step.

Ingredients:
- 500 ml beer (choose a light beer for a milder taste)
- 1 liter oil (sunflower oil is ideal)
- 1 cube of fresh yeast (about 25 g)
- Flour as needed (about 1 kg, but it's good to have a little extra for shaping)
- A pinch of salt
- Apple jam or rahat for filling
- Powdered sugar for decoration

Step 1: Preparing the dough
In a large bowl, add the cube of yeast and pour the beer over it. Gently mix until the yeast is completely dissolved. Then, add a pinch of salt and start incorporating the flour gradually, mixing with a spatula or your hands until you obtain a homogeneous and slightly sticky dough. It’s important not to add all the flour at once to avoid making the dough too tough.

Step 2: Resting the dough
Once you have the dough, cover it with a clean towel and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes. This will allow the ingredients to integrate well and will help achieve softer doughnuts.

Step 3: Shaping the doughnuts
After the dough has rested, take a piece of dough (about a handful) and roll it out on a floured surface until you get a very thin sheet. If you want to prepare them with jam, spread the jam evenly over the sheet, leaving about 1 cm margins. Carefully roll it up, then cut into pieces of about 2 cm.

For the rahat version, cut the sheet into circles, then each circle into triangles. Place a small piece of rahat at the base of each triangle and roll it from the base to the tip, forming a little horn.

Step 4: Baking
Preheat the oven to 180°C (medium heat). Place the doughnuts on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between them to avoid sticking during baking. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden and tender.

Step 5: Decorating and serving
Once baked, remove the doughnuts from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Then, dust them with powdered sugar for added sweetness and an attractive appearance.

Serving suggestions:
These doughnuts are perfectly suited for a fragrant tea or coffee. You can serve them alongside a fruit compote or vanilla ice cream for a delicious contrast.

Possible variations:
Instead of apple jam, you can use apricot jam, plum jam, or even Nutella to turn the recipe into a more decadent dessert. Additionally, adding some ground nuts to the filling will provide extra texture and flavor.

These post doughnuts are not only a simple and delicious recipe but also a fantastic way to share the joy of cooking with loved ones. Try them and enjoy a truly special dessert!