Twinkie Doughnuts [ Hostess Clone ]-( FOOD PHOTO SHOOT )

[gringalicious]

There was this one time in Chile when I had 201 eggs on my kitchen counter at once. Not even joking.

That’s so completely random and unrelated to my recipe today. Although, I did use quite a few eggs in testing these doughnuts. Actually, let me see, I think I used a total of 17 before I found the perfect frosting consistency that I wanted. I can’t help mentioning this crazy amount of eggs because I was remembering how hilarious it was. Every time I walk into the kitchen it's like I can still see this tower of egg flats and I want to start laughing. It’s just that we use eggs so fast that we thought it would be good to see if it’s easier to buy them in bulk.

I think they should last us about……. a week. I know, wow! Okay, maybe it was quite a bit longer but we go through eggs like you wouldn’t believe. A: we have a huge family (and we had 2 huge dogs that happen to love any eggs that might have been cracked in transit), B; this crazy family includes a food blogger who uses eggs like they are going out of fashion, C; you could always expect to have friends dropping by when you live in Chile so that adds a few more eggs to the daily count, and D; the eggs that we had bought were the beautiful brown ones from happy, healthy, free-range chickens. I love that. I remember growing up, I always thought that eggs were supposed to be white and that the brown ones were gross, but now I feel the opposite. I only use white eggs when that’s all we have, but the brown ones are so much richer. In fact, the whites ones almost gross me out now.

Okay, but to get to the point here, Twinkie clone doughnuts. I’m sorry, let me repeat myself, Twinkie clone DOUHGNUTS! Yes!!!!!

I think I missed my opportune window for Twinkie recipes when everyone was freaking out about Hostess going out of business and saying things like “we’ll never be able to eat them again!” I heard about people making hundreds of dollars per box on ebay. Who would pay that? People can be so ridiculous, right?

So, I can only recall eating a handful of Twinkies in my lifetime, it’s probably been about a decade since I last had one. You know how everything tastes better when you’re little (especially when it’s something you’re mom doesn’t buy)? Well, when I was really young I loved them, they were so soft and filled with fluffy cream. It wasn’t until I was a little older that I realized they really weren’t all that. However, the idea is genius, but a homemade version is the way to do it right.

I’ve seen people make Twinkie pans out of foil, and that’s something I would totally do, but I thought it would be a whole lot easier to just use my handy dandy doughnut pan and call it a day. Don’t you agree? So much quicker and, come on, who doesn’t get excited at the sight of that familiar O shape of a doughnut?

Like I said, I went through a bunch of different frosting recipes to get to one that I liked for these. The one I ended up with is a Swiss meringue that is a little touchy but so worth a little extra effort! Just read the instructions and have some patience because it takes a few minutes. As for the finished product, basically, if you already like the nasty trash packaged Twinkies then these should make you childishly happy.

As always, the recipe is available upon request. The first request gets an upvote.

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Comments

[jkly87]

Great photoshoot. Drooling for some donuts!

As this is a photoshoot I am assuming you don;t have a recipe for us this time around! :(

[gringalicious]

Actually, I do! Thanks for asking @jkly87!

Ingredients

Cream Filling:
4 egg whites
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons palm syrup, maple syrup, or honey
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temp (not cold or melted)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Doughnuts:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg and 2 egg yolks
1 cup whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups flour
Instructions

1. Whisk egg whites, sugar, salt, and syrup in a small saucepan and place over your lowest setting on smallest burner. (most recipes call for putting your mixing bowl over a pot of boiling water instead so you can do that if you're worried about scrambling your eggs) Stir for 3 to 4 minutes over heat until sugar is dissolved. (If you have a candy thermometer and you want to use it you should wait until it's between 140 and 160 degrees F [60 - 70C]). 2. Remove from heat and pour into the bowl of a stand mixer. Allow it to cool for about 5 minutes, then start beating on low speed and increase speed a little after every minute for about 5 minutes. Now turn onto high speed and beat until stiff peaks form. It needs to be very stiff if you push it to one side and it doesn't stay then it's not stiff enough Here's the tricky part, change to your beater attachment and add the butter to the bowl. Turn onto the lowest setting and let it mix nice and slow until it's done. (At first it will look all separated and weird but don't freak out, that's supposed to happen. Just let it keep mixing until it gets thick and delightfully fluffy. Add vanilla and beat until mixed. See, you did it!
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 C) and grease 2 non-stick, 6-count, doughnut pans well with oil. Beat butter and sugar together in mixing bowl (no need to wash after the filling) until creamed. Beat in eggs and milk, then add salt, baking powder, vanilla, and flour and mix until smooth.
   Pour scoops of batter into donut pans and fill to the line. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until just starting to brown on top. Remove and cool completely, then loosen from pan (I find the side of a spoon works well for this).
3. Fill a pastry bag, fitted with long narrow tip, with your filling. Use chopstick or skewer to poke 3 - 4 holes around the doughnuts then pipe filling sideways into doughnuts. Serve as soon as possible after piping because the doughnuts will absorb the cream filling after a while.

[padmakshi]

thanks for recipe

[steemboys]

You must be kidding they are filled with vanilla cream, oh no no way to get them.

[alovelymess]

They look delicious!

[gringalicious]

Thanks @alovelymess! I wish I could hand you one right now!!! 😝

[drobinson]

This brings one of my likes and dislikes together... I'm torn.

[gringalicious]

Haha, not a twinkie fan I take it? Well maybe these will change that! 🍩🍩🍩🍩

[aaronmda]

mmmmmm my mommy used to make homemade donuts every now and then. They looked jsut like that. Sooooooooo delicious, almost makes me miss home.......almost.

[gringalicious]

Aw, that's such a compliment @aaronmda, thanks!

[nomads]

Oh, wow @gringalicious!! My taste buds think those look so good! And the presentation is beautiful!

[gringalicious]

Perhaps a return is sooner than you might think and I can make these for you? How's that sound?

[nomads]

Oh yes, please!!! That sounds great! 😃 Thank you!

[best-pomchi-ever]

I'm not really into cooking and baking, but I'll definitely try this recipe! Sounds delicious!
Thanks for your hard work and sharing the recipe :p

[gringalicious]

Maybe this will inspire you to get into cooking and baking?

[best-pomchi-ever]

Who knows :D and there are no twinkies here so I'm curious :P

[natiform]

Great idea! I honestly grew up not knowing what Twinkie's were. I only found out recently, felt like I was missing out on some things.

Anyway, you have such amazing talent in preparing and taking the photos. I just want to grab them from my screen. :(

[gringalicious]

Wow, thank you so much @natiform!

[padmakshi]

Great photoshoot

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much!

[bunny26]

Greetings from India @gringalicious..Please open one of your branches here..I wold surely be your most prominent customer .. :D

[gringalicious]

Haha, this easily my favorite meme ever! Thanks @bunny26!

[randowhale]

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[lanceman]

Ok so I gained a pound and a half just reading this ! Yummo !!

[gringalicious]

Hehe, super funny @lanceman!

[bien]

I love your food and dessert @gringalicious
I love food also and to know more about any kind of amazing food like what you are blogging right now..yummy...

[gringalicious]

Thanks @bien!

[bien]

My pleasure @gringalicious

[foxkoit]

They look very tasty, One cup of tea and those delicious donuts. And my morning is start wow :)

[gringalicious]

mmm, tea, ok, if that's what your choice would be. I'd pick a coffee or a very cold glass of milk. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment @foxkoit, I really appreciate it

[foxkoit]

You are welcome :) And cold ice tea is good too :)

[way-truth-light]

Que rico, que linda, que sabrosa! I want to eat the picture! The doughnut picture too.... hahaha

[gringalicious]

Thanks @way-truth-light.

[hattaarshavin]

Good food bro @gringalicious

[gringalicious]

not a bro, but thanks anyway

[geechidan]

What can I say man. Those look delicious . You really are doing a fantastic job on the camera.

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much @geechidan

[booster]

This post has received a 8.52 % upvote from @booster thanks to: @gringalicious.

[wahyurahadiann]

Donuts that look good @gringalicious
Certainly the dough is very soft

[gringalicious]

Yes, I'd say the dough was really soft. Thanks so much for commenting @wahyurahadiann

[wahyurahadiann]

It is definitely meaningful. You are welcome @gringalicious

[tilikum]

Ohh yummy, I like that these are baked too. You come up with the best ideas.

[gringalicious]

That is so nice of you to say @tilikum. Thanks for commenting

[injiskitchen]

Good morning, thanks for sharing, every time i see your photos i feel hungry , send me some please ♥

[gringalicious]

Shipping food may be in the future, thinking about it. Thanks for commenting @injiskitchen

[kus-knee]

You've really outdone yourself with your shots this time!

[gringalicious]

Ahh, how sweet. Thanks so much Old Dog, I always love it when you stop by and say hello!

[progressivechef]

Craving for it now @gringalicious! Great photoshots and super recipe!
Cheers
@progressivechef

[gringalicious]

I hope it is a good craving? Thanks so much for taking the time to comment @progressivechef

[yasu24]

Nice to meet you. it looks delicious.

[gringalicious]

Thanks @yasu24, have a great day

[swtcamito]

great photos i love donuts <3

[gringalicious]

Don't we all love donuts. Thanks so much for commenting @swtcamito

[ionlysaymeep]

meep

[jedau]

Twinkies and donuts?? Is this what heavenly clouds are made of??

[gringalicious]

Perhaps the clouds are made of twinkies and donuts. Thanks so much for dropping by and commenting @jedau

[alinalisa]

These look YUM! Perfect setting btw :D

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much @alinalisa. Saw you in @playfullfoodie 's post this morning

[alinalisa]

Thank you for mentioning that @gringalicious! :)

[jaymorebeet]

Well you've done it again- droolworthy post you've made here. I've got to try my hand at making donuts- they are almost as intimidating as bagels though!!

[gringalicious]

"droolworthy", I like that word. Yes, if you let it, they can be intimidating, but don't let them do that to you. I know you can do it!!

[olga.maslievich]

Your photos @gringalicious , as always, are exciting! My kids really love bagels!
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[offbeatbroad]

Omg... Twinkie doughnuts?! Get outta town! Those look like the most delicious sugar coma ever. I must try this soon! lol I don't have a doughnut pan but I wonder if it'd work if I shallow-filled muffin tins instead...
I've never used syrup or honey in my swiss meringue buttercream. Is that to get the additional note of sweetness to mimic the twinkie filling?

[offbeatbroad]

BTW @gringalicious I also finally made a post for my version of those mac & cheese balls. Check it out if you like! :)

[wreighyahh]

I really love twinkies...

[itsallasong]

I.want.one.of.these. Ok, I want MORE than one! Upvoted and followed!