This low glycemic index dough for sweets is simple and versatile: you can use it to prepare soft brioche, donuts or quick oven-baked fritters without leavening.
I used the low glycemic index mix by Molino Spadoni and type 2 flour.
It’s a dough for low glycemic index sweets without butter, milk, and eggs, with ricotta.
It’s a low glycemic index dough without sugar, with a few drops of liquid sweetener added to the ricotta.
It’s a customizable dough, for example with dark chocolate chips, fresh fruit, or dried fruit.
It’s a versatile dough perfect for recreating traditionally fried sweets in a light and oven-baked version.
For an alternative breakfast or a delicious but balanced dessert.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Electric oven, Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Carnival, San Martino
Ingredients
- 7 oz cow milk ricotta (preferably 1-2 days old, well-drained)
- 2 drops sweetener (liquid Diete.Tic)
- 2/3 cup low glycemic index flour (Molino Spadoni mix)
- 1/3 cup type 2 flour (Molino Spadoni)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- as needed lemon zest (or grated orange zest)
- dark chocolate chips
- fresh fruit
- dried fruit
- 1 pinch erythritol (powdered or confectioners' sugar)
- as needed ground cinnamon
You can easily double or multiply the quantities of all ingredients.
Suggested Tools
- Food Processor or Mixer
- Bowl
- 1 Spatula in silicone
- Measuring Cup in graduated glass
- Food Scale digital
- Spoon Scale digital
- Measuring Spoons set
- Baking Tray 25×29 cm
- Parchment Paper
Preparation
Tips for Hyperglycemia | Prediabetes and Diabetes
– low glycemic index dough rich in fiber;
– very little sweetener with no glycemic impact;
– oven-baked.
* the proteins and fats in ricotta can help slow carbohydrate absorption and limit glycemic peaks.
Pour into the mixer:
– the ricotta;
– the liquid sweetener or the one you normally use;
and blend until smooth.Pour into a bowl:
– the low glycemic index flour and the type 2 flour;
and mix.Add to the flours:
– the sifted baking powder;
– the blended ricotta with sweetener;
– the grated lemon or orange zest;
and start mixing the dough with a silicone spatula.Continue kneading until ricotta and flours are well combined.
Add a couple of tablespoons of extra dark or dark chocolate chips – or pieces of fresh or dried fruit – and incorporate into the dough.
You will get a sticky dough that is difficult to handle with your hands.
This low glycemic index dough for sweets is simple and versatile: you can use it to prepare soft brioche, donuts or quick oven-baked fritters without leavening.
Transfer the dough to an oiled work surface and oil your hands to handle it more easily, and you can also use a spoon and teaspoon or measuring spoons and pastry cutter.
Line a baking tray with a sheet of parchment paper in which to place brioche, donuts or fritters.
Shape the sweets as desired and arrange them on the tray.
Low Glycemic Index Donuts
Flatten the dough, cut strips with the pastry cutter and close each strip onto itself to form a donut.Low Glycemic Index Brioche and Fritters
I used a 15 ml scoop to pick up the dough and a teaspoon to detach it; you can use an oiled spoon and teaspoon.
Preheat the oven.
Bake in a fan oven at 356°F for 20-30 minutes until uniformly golden.
* times and temperatures may vary depending on the oven and the size of the sweets.Your low glycemic index sweets are ready.
Enjoy your meal!
Finish with a sprinkle of powdered erythritol – zero calories – or confectioners’ sugar and cinnamon.
For an alternative breakfast or a delicious but balanced dessert.
Light Fillings for Low Glycemic Index Sweets
If desired, you can fill your sweets with a light filling:
– yogurt and berry cream;
– light coffee ricotta cream;
– light chocolate cream.
Storage, Tips, and Variations
For a lactose-free version, use lactose-free ricotta.
You can store the ricotta sweets in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
This dough is a low glycemic index alternative to traditional dough for Sicilian fritters of San Martino and Carnival or sfinci or zeppole | traditional recipe dedicated to those with hyperglycemia.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is low glycemic index mix?
The low glycemic index mix by Molino Spadoni: based on type 1 flour and resistant starch, rich in fiber and proteins, is a practical ally for hyperglycemia, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes.
Where can I find low glycemic index mix?
In well-stocked supermarkets, some pharmacies, and on the official website of the manufacturer:
– low glycemic index mix;
– low glycemic index mix 5 kg.Can I use other flours?
In this case, it is pointless because it is a dough dedicated to those following a special diet and a fiber-rich diet.
Moreover, do not modify the main ingredients to avoid compromising the texture and final result.How much sweetener to use if I use erythritol or stevia?
Follow the doses and equivalences indicated by the manufacturer.
How many can I eat?
The amount depends on your meal plan and the guidelines of the professional following you.
Further Reading
– Semolina and flours: glycemic index.
– Sugar and sweeteners.
