Think of a doughnut and a croissant having a playful, messy baby. That’s your Yum Yum. It’s made from a yeasted dough that’s rolled out, twisted into a knot or a figure-eight, and then deep-fried until golden brown.
The magic isn’t just the fry—it’s the glaze. A simple mix of powdered sugar, a splash of milk or water, and a little vanilla extract. You dip the hot pastry in, and the glaze sets into a crackly, sweet shell that shatters with every bite. Yes, it’s basically a finger-licking experience.
I remember my first homemade batch. I thought I’d saved time by buying store-bought dough. Big mistake. They came out like dense hockey pucks covered in sad-looking sugar water. My dog refused to sniff them. Humble pie never tasted so… flat.
