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Yummy Bichocoy

A treat that brings back the taste memories at the same time satisfy one's craving with a sweet and delightful bite - Bitsukoy / Bichocoy is an all-time favorite snack!

While one can find them in most bakeshops or being peddled when it's meryenda time, making one is just simple.

As simple as it may seem (it's just sugar-rolled deep-fried dough), it's a delicious snack or even dessert as it could be the local version of a doughnut.

While appearance may differ - some as twisted and others are really doughnut shaped, it basically tastes the same.

Here's a simple recipe for Bichocoy / Bitsukoy
Ingredients
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon yeast 
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter – cold/solid cubed 
  • 1/2 cup water, lukewarm
  • Sugar, for coating
  • Oil
How to make Bitsukoy
  1. In a bowl, combine flour, butter, salt, sugar and yeast. Mix well.
  2. Crack the egg into the mixture then add lukewarm water.Mix well.
  3. Knead the dough in a clean and floured surface until smooth and elastic. Let is rise for 1-2 hours.
  4. Divide the dough into 10-12 pieces or depending on the size you want. Let it rise for another 30 minutes. 

    5.
  5. Pour enough oil in a pan or deep-fryer.
  6. Fry the dough 2-3 minutes or until it turns golden brown. Set aside to let it cool. 
  7. Roll the cooked dough in sugar until all the surface is covered.

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