b'Pilipit!by Mariel C | PhilippinesWhat is it? Why is it special?Pilipit, a Filipino twisted doughnut made withMy first taste of this snack was at my late grandparents glutinous rice flour, all-purpose flour, and sugar,house, a place that always felt special. Growing up in is a sweet and chewy snack best paired with yourthe city, wed eagerly anticipate summera time to play favourite hot beverage. Unlike the usual doughnut,with our cousins, rain or shine in the countryside where the flour gives it a sticky and chewy texture ratherwe were surrounded by (what seemed to be) endless than fluffy and airy. What makes it more special isacres of trees. This snack always transports me back to the caramelised sugar coating. Doesnt that soundthose happy, carefree days!!appetising?IngredientsDough: Coating:2 cups glutinous rice flour 1cups sugar cup all-purpose flour1 cup waterMethod1. Add the all-purpose flour and glutinous rice flour to a large bowl. Mix thoroughly. As you mix, gradually adda cup of water until the desired consistency is reached. Knead until the dough is smooth.2. Take some dough and shape it depending on what you like, using a tablespoon. To make the number 8 shapein this recipe, roll the dough into a log, join the ends, and then twist.3. Prepare oil for deep-frying. Use low heat to fry the twisted doughnuts. Large batches of doughnuts can befried, but make sure to leave some space between each batch to keep the doughnuts from clinging to oneanother. Use a stick to pry them apart if stuck. To fry the other side, flip the doughnuts. When the pilipitturns a pale brown tint, it has finished cooking. To drain the extra oil, move them to a strainer or paper towel.4. Add the sugar to a pan at a low heat. Allow the sugar to melt and caramelise. The hue we want toachieve is amber.5. Add caramelised sugar to each pilipit that has been fried. To prevent the sugar from solidifying,keep the heat on (at a very low temperature).6. Let the caramel coating harden by placing the finished pilipit on a banana leaf or in a greased tray. Enjoy!20'