Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of ancient Aztec cuisine with our comprehensive guide to creating authentic Aztec chocolate doughnuts. Discover the secrets to crafting these delectable treats, using traditional ingredients and techniques passed down through generations. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventure, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process of making these unique and flavorful confections that will transport your taste buds to the heart of ancient Mexico.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
AZTEC CHOCOLATE DOUGHNUTS
If you love chocolate, these aztec chocolate doughnuts, with a dark chocolate glaze, will make your morning extra sweet.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In medium bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, buttermilk, 3 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla with whisk until blended. Stir in cocoa. Stir in all remaining doughnut ingredients except oil just until moistened. Grease another medium bowl with shortening. Place dough in bowl, turning dough to grease all sides. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour.
- Place dough on generously floured surface. Roll dough in flour to coat. With floured rolling pin, roll dough to 3/8-inch thickness. Cut dough with floured 3-inch cookie cutter.
- Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. Place dough rounds on cookie sheets about 1 inch apart. Cut out centers using floured 1-inch cookie cutter. Reroll scraps to cut additional doughnuts. Cover cookie sheets loosely with towels; let stand at room temperature while heating oil.
- In 4-quart Dutch oven or heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil to 375°F. Place cooling rack on cookie sheet. Fry doughnuts in oil, 3 to 4 at a time, about 2 minutes, turning over every 30 seconds, until deep brown and puffed (do not undercook or centers will be raw). Remove from oil with slotted spoon to cooling rack. Cool doughnuts completely, about 20 minutes.
- In 1 1/2-quart microwavable bowl, microwave 1/4 cup butter, the milk, corn syrup and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon on High 45 seconds or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Microwave an additional 30 seconds; carefully stir until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth (stirring too quickly can cause air bubbles in glaze). Stir in 1 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla until smooth. Stir in additional powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until consistency of thick syrup. Dip top of each doughnut into glaze; let excess drip off. Place doughnuts on cooling rack, allowing excess glaze to drip onto cookie sheet. Let stand until glaze is set, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 2 1/2, ServingSize 1 Doughnut, TransFat 0 g
XOCOLATL (AZTEC CHOCOLATE)
This bitter, spicy Aztec drink is what modern 'Hot Chocolate' is based from. For a more authentic version the way the Aztecs enjoyed, chill the Xocolatl before drinking.
Provided by Antipex
Categories Drinks Recipes Hot Chocolate Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring 1 1/2 cup water to a boil in a pot; add the chili pepper, seeds included, to the boiling water and cook at a boil for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain the chili pepper and seeds from the water; return the water to the pot. Add 4 cups water to the chili pepper-infused water, reduce heat to medium-low, and bring to a slow boil. Stir the cocoa powder and vanilla extract into the boiling water; cook and stir until the powder dissolves completely, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 23.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
EASY HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE DOUGHNUTS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: dark chocolate, butter, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, chocolate, sprinkles
Provided by Ellie Holland
Categories Desserts
Yield 12 doughnuts
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt the chocolate and butter together in a saucepan over a medium heat.
- Stir in the cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Take off the heat and whisk in the eggs one at a time.
- Tear off a piece of greaseproof paper and scrunch into a small ball.
- Pre-heat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Place the the paper balls in the centre of each hole in a muffin tin. Pour the chocolate doughnut mixture in the muffin tin holes, circling around the paper balls and being careful not to cover them.
- Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes.
- Carefully take the doughnuts out of the muffin tin. Take out the paper balls with your fingers. You should have a circle-shaped hole in each doughnut.
- Dip in some melted chocolate, followed by some sprinkles.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 16 grams
CHOCOLATE DOUGHNUTS
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 3h30m
Yield 30 mini doughnuts, plus holes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine yeast, warm water and sugar to dissolve. Add 1/4 cup of the all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup of the cake flour. Stir and set in a warm place for 30 minutes to foam up. Combine cocoa powder and baking soda and add hot water to dissolve. Add the melted chocolate to the cocoa powder mixture then stir in the powdered sugar, salt, and potato. Add this to the foamed yeast along with another 1/4-cup of all-purpose flour and the remaining 1/4-cup of cake flour and mix on low to combine with a paddle.
- Mix on high speed for 30 seconds to combine. Add the remaining 1/4-cup of all-purpose flour and mix on high speed. Flour the work surface heavily and knead the dough gently (it may be sticky). Turn into a greased bowl and proof until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and punch down then proof for another 30 minutes.
- Flour work surface heavily and pat out dough to about 1/2-inch thick. Cut out doughnuts and holes, flouring the cutter each time, and set on a floured sheet pan. Heat oil to 375 degrees and drop in doughnuts and holes. Cook doughnuts for 45 to 60 seconds and the holes for 30 seconds, flipping once. Drain on a paper towel-lined sheet pan.
- Place the chopped chocolate in a bowl. Boil the cream and pour it over the chocolate and let sit, whisking to combine. Keep warm. Dip doughnuts in chocolate glaze when cooled.
AZTEC HOT CHOCOLATE PUDDING
It looks alarming when you make it -- it's hard to believe that sprinkling sugar and cocoa on top of a cake batter and then pouring hot water over it will end up edible, but it does, it truly does. This is a luscious, homey dessert, one of those self-saucing puddings that turn themselves as they bake into a layer of gooey sauce topped with tender cake.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories dessert, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 8-cup pudding or soufflé dish. Set aside. In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, chili, superfine sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder. In small bowl, mix milk, vanilla and oil. Pour into flour mixture. Mix by hand for thick smooth batter.
- Spoon batter into pudding dish, and smooth the top. Pour 3/4 cup water into a small pan. Set over high heat, and bring to boil. In small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup cocoa with brown sugar, making sure there are no lumps. Spread evenly across the batter. Pour boiling water over it, and top with rum.
- Bake pudding until top is a bubbling sponge and center is wobbly and liquid, about 30 minutes. To serve, spoon out portions that include some of the top and chocolate sauce beneath. If desired, accompany with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 590, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 403 milligrams, Sugar 67 grams, TransFat 0 grams
AZTEC CHILI HOT CHOCOLATE
I think this is off about.com, I don't remember, but it's lovely, and perfect for keeping warm. If I don't have chocolate, I use cocoa or hot chocolate instead of real chocolate. The chili chocolate mixture is also said to induce... romance!
Provided by Luschka
Categories Beverages
Time 7m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Simmer milk in a saucepan with vanilla bean, cinnamon and chili. Heat through for about a minute.
- Whisk in grated chocolate, and continue to simmer until melted.
- Remove from heat and let 'steep' for another 2 minutes.
- Strain out the spices and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.2, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 119.6, Carbohydrate 11.3, Protein 8
AZTEC HOT CHOCOLATE MIX
This recipe comes from Gifts from the Southwest Kitchen. The spiced chocolate mix is reminiscent of the popular Mexican varieties. This makes 10 servings or can be divided into individual servings (1/4 cup each) and given as a gift with a nice mug. Update: Annacia just Zamiled me that she has now mixed this with hot coffee with excellent results for a nice mocha.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put all of the mix ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
- To make the hot chocolate, put 1/4 cup of the mix into a mug and add 3/4 cup boiling hot water or coffee, stir in a couple of drops of vanilla extract; stir until well mixed. Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.7, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 234, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 29.6, Protein 9.7
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Make sure the chocolate is melted and cooled slightly before adding it to the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this will make the doughnuts tough.
- Fry the doughnuts in hot oil until they are golden brown.
- Drain the doughnuts on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the doughnuts warm or at room temperature with your desired toppings.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, these Aztec chocolate doughnuts are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor and moist texture, these doughnuts are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these Aztec chocolate doughnuts a try!
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