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Bicho-bicho/Shakoy

BY :Bebs | Published: 04/29/ 2021 | Updated:05/02/ 2021 | 8 Comments

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Crisp and golden outside and soft and pillowy inside, these twisted fried donuts sprinkled with sugar will make a delightful morning or afternoon snack for your whole family!

Filipino Twisted Fried Donuts

There is just something so irresistible with fried dough! With its mouthwatering aroma to the crunchy outer layer down to the soft and fluffy bread inside- I can happily eat several in one sitting! The dough used in this recipe is almost the same as the one I used to make Churros sans the yeast and vanilla extract.

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  • What is Bicho-bicho or Shakoy?
  • Shakoy vs Pilipit
  • Cooking Tips
  • Printable Recipe
  • Other Filipino bread to try

  • What is Bicho-bicho or Shakoy?
  • Shakoy vs Pilipit
  • Cooking Tips
  • Printable Recipe
  • Bicho-Bicho (Filipino Twisted fried Donuts)
  • Other Filipino bread to try

What is Bicho-bicho or Shakoy?

This popular Filipino bakery bread, specifically twisted donuts, goes by a lot of names. Shakoy, Lubid-lubid, Bicho-bicho, and Buchikoy are just some of the most well-known ones. It is made by twining the yeasted dough into a simple two-layer braid and deep-frying them until they are perfectly golden. They are then dredged in sugar before serving.

These types of twisted doughnuts also have versions in different countries. Like the Kkwabaegi of Korea, Mahua in China and Taiwan, and Treccia in Italy.

Bicho-bicho or Filipino twisted donuts served on a basket

Shakoy vs Pilipit

These two Filipino snacks have a lot of similarities, especially with the ingredients used and their formation. The differences between these two are mainly their size and texture. While Shakoy is soft and fluffy, Pilipit has a harder texture due to its more compact size. Also, instead of being dredged or sprinkled with sugar, Pilipit is commonly covered with a thin caramel coating or sugar glaze instead.

Ingredients for making Shaky or Bicho-bicho

Cooking Tips

  • I used instant dry yeast because it is easier and quicker to do so. However, you can also use active dry yeast. Hydrate it in ¼ cup warm milk (taken from the recipe) for a few minutes or until foamy before using it.
  • Use a deep pan or pot with enough oil so the logs do not rest at the bottom. This will ensure even browning and prevents dark burn spots.
  • Aside from all-purpose flour, you can also use or combine it with rice flour or cake flour. Using cake flour will make it fluffier while using rice flour will make it chewier. Always remember that different flour has different liquid ratios, so follow package instructions.
  • Amp the flavor up by mixing some cinnamon powder with the sugar for dredging! It'll give your Shakoy layers of amazing flavors.
Crispy fried Twisted donuts

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Bicho-Bicho (Filipino Twisted fried Donuts)

5 from 9 votes
Crisp and golden outside and soft and pillowy inside, these twisted fried donuts sprinkled with sugar will make a delightful morning or afternoon snack for your whole family!
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Rising Time 1 hour hr
Total Time: 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Course :Snack
Servings =16
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Ingredients
 

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk lukewarm
  • 1 piece egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoon butter/margarine/oil melted
  • 2 teaspoon instant dry yeast
  • 2-3 cups corn oil or canola oil for frying
  • ½ cup sugar for dusting
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder optional

Instructions
 

  • In a big bowl, mix together flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the middle.
  • Pour in milk, beaten egg and melted butter into the well. Add the instant dry yeast to the liquid pool and stir using a wooden spoon within the well just to hydrate the yeast a bit.
  • From inside the well, stir outward to mix the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until a sticky dough forms.
  • Tip the dough on a floured surface and knead until it becomes smooth and elastic, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Form the dough into a ball and lightly coat with oil. Place it in a bowl and cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and place it in a warm area and let it rise until it doubled in size. Depending how warm it is, could take 30 minutes to an hour.
  • Punch down the dough and divide into 2 equal parts using a knife or dough slicer. Roll each into a log. Cut each log into 8 smaller pieces, making 16 pieces in total. Cover the pieces with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap so they will not dry out.
  • Take a piece and roll it on a surface back and forth with a palm of one hand starting from the middle so it rolls out about 8-inch long. Now, use both hands to roll one side upwards and the other half downwards until it is 12 inches long. Then lift both ends at the same time and pinch them together. It should automatically twist around each other. Lay it down and twist from one end some more to make about four twists.
  • Place the twisted doughs on a surface or tray dusted lightly with flour. Cover them with a kitchen towel and let them rise again to almost double.
  • Start to heat the oil in a pot or deep pan over medium heat. Gently, turn the logs over and let them rise for another 5-10 minutes or until the flattened area puffs again. Fry them in hot oil in 3-4 batches. Fry until the bottom part is golden brown then flip them over and cook until the color of both sides evens out, around 3-5 minutes per batch.
  • Dredge the fried twisted donuts in sugar. Or place a batch inside a paper bag and add 2 tablespoons of sugar and shake the bag to coat them. You can also add some cinnamon powder to the sugar if you like.
  • Transfer the coated twisted donuts on a bread basket or plate and serve while still warm and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 99mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Cris Patterson says

    February 05, 2023 at 7:36 am

    5 stars
    Very interesting i will try these foods 1 by 1. Thank you.

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  2. Lei says

    January 22, 2023 at 9:51 am

    5 stars
    Perfect recipe! 1st time I made this and I'm happy with the results. Just be careful of the hot oil and check it well so it won't burn the donut so fast. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Ann says

    October 20, 2022 at 4:17 am

    5 stars
    I made this many times and followed the instructions and every now and then I crave. It's so good but so much oil when frying it. Can you please try to make it by baking instead?

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      October 25, 2022 at 6:14 am

      Hi Ann, make sure that your oil is hot before you add the dough and that it is consistently hot while frying. If not, then it will give you greasy/oily bread because the dough will absorb it.

      Reply
  4. Mahalia says

    May 31, 2021 at 7:41 am

    5 stars
    Hi bebs,
    My family loves this and will make another batch today. Just wondering if I combine rice flour and APF, what's the ratio. I like it a little bit chewy. Thank you very much for sharing all these easy and delicious recipes!

    Cheers,
    Mahalia

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      May 31, 2021 at 9:55 am

      Try replacing 1/2 cup of the flour with glutinous rice flour. If the dough comes out too dry, just add a bit of water.

      Reply
  5. Jun says

    April 30, 2021 at 9:52 am

    5 stars
    Wow!that looks so yummm!thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      April 30, 2021 at 6:56 pm

      You are welcome, Jun!

      Reply

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