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Homemade donuts are an enormous treat and these Mole Membrillo Donuts are extra special made with spiced mole and quince paste, also known as membrillo. The mole paste is decadent in these donuts adding warm spice, chocolate notes, and a hit of chili. These old fashioned cake donuts have a craggy crust, perfect for holding the cinnamon-sugar sprinkle! #donuts #doughnuts #mole #awakenyoursenses #cakedonuts #frieddonuts #oldfashioneddonuts
Kate Ramos

Mole Membrillo Donuts

Homemade donuts are an enormous treat and these are extra special made with spiced mole and quince paste, also known as membrillo. 
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons DOÑA MARÍA® Original Mole Paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil plus 6 more cups for frying
  • 16 ounces membrillo (quince paste)
  • 2 large eggs
Topping

Method
 

  1. Combine mole paste and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, whisking until dissolved. Remove from heat. 
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. 
  3. Combine vegetable oil, membrillo, and eggs in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until smooth, about 3 minutes,  stopping to scrape down the sides. 
  4. Add mole sauce and mix until combined. Then add flour mixture and beat until incorporated. Dough will be very sticky. 
  5. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and generously sprinkle both with flour. Scrape dough onto one baking sheet, sprinkle with flour, and press until it's about 1/2-inch thick. Place in freezer until firm, about 20 minutes. 
  6. Meanwhile, combine sugar and cinnamon for the topping. 
  7. Cut dough into donuts using either a 3-inch donut cutter or a 3-inch biscuit cutter and a 1-inch biscuit cutter for the middle (aka donut holes). Place donuts (and holes) on the second baking sheet. It should make a dozen donuts on the first cutting. You can re-roll the scraps for more donuts. Place in fridge to rest another 20 minutes. 
  8. Heat 6 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until oil reaches 350°F on a deep-fry thermometer. Carefully place a few donuts at a time into the hot oil—don't overcrowd. Monitor the oil's temperature adjusting it up or down to maintain the 350°F. Fry for 2 minutes per side and then transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. 
  9. Let cool for about 30 seconds then toss in cinnamon-sugar. Repeat with remaining donuts and donut holes. 

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