$176 vs $11 Donuts: Pro Chef & Home Cook Swap Ingredients | Epicurious

Expert chef Penny Stankiewicz from the Institute of Culinary Education and home cook Onika are trading donut recipes and hitting the kitchen. We set Onika up with $176 worth of ingredients and Penny’s decadent recipe while sending only a modest $11 worth of goods back the other way. To assist Onika with her deluxe dessert task, food scientist Rose dialed in to lend some expert advice. Which of these donuts would you attempt to make at home?
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[@SpiritSlayer1]

I like donuts

[@SpiritSlayer1]

Also these bot comments tho xD

[@arjunsuresh29]

Looks like they've banned penny from using booze. There's no way she made that decision.

[@huang111]

They probably didn’t allow external items

[@LouieLouie505]

Alcohol in the vanilla??? I was surprised she didn't have at least rum...

[@deepakbhatdduke97]

😂😂

[@xanderscookingschool1497]

Maybe she didn't have booze because she knew the crew would take it from her.

[@xxfloppypillowxx]

Unfortunately it's actually for a much more lame reason than any of that. As soon as you put alcohol in your video it really tends to hurt your monetization. Good Mythical Kitchen has dealt with this issue quite a bit.

[@GyroCannon]

Penny's coffee bean + sugar + white chocolate thing really elevated the donuts. That's some amazing chef creativity!

[@aquelaquelaquelaquel]

It blew my mind tbh! Man.. they look soooooo gooood!

[@osazuwademiirowa-omoregie2500]

Penny's a genius

[@CrypticHowl]

For real! I wanna try her doughnut so bad and I don't even like coffee xD

[@youruncleolaf4694]

i actually came back here specifically for that, going to try making it to add to a candied nut mix

[@lindafreeman7030]

I was concerned about the lack of alcohol in Chef Penny's recipe, but then practically her first words to Onika were to offer her a cocktail, so all is still well with her.

[@mon6745]

Ok Penny really made a luxury dessert with 10 bucks 🤯

[@LadyVader33]

A price tag can't be put on imagination

[@trevorpacelli8056]

That's the whole point of this series. 😉

[@lovelyskiie4281]

11*

[@WeCube1898]

Ultimate Boss level skills

[@12123188]

That's supposed to be a miracle?

[@babycakes4u2002]

It's amazing what she did with those simple $11 ingredients. With the way grocery costs keep rising, I'll need to learn to make the most out of less. I really loved this video. I'm new to this channel and I hope to see more videos like these!

[@Hope12Grace90]

They have a whole series of these pro vs homecook, check them out!

[@aitorleal4676]

Although all those ingredients were for Chef Onika's recipe, she probably used like double of that lol

[@thewobbinator8410]

Yes! I love these videos. It let's you know how to elevate affordable ingredients by improving texture and flavor through the techniques of seasoned chefs. Definitely stealing this Coffee Doughnut recipe. Haha

[@Jalyra420]

Right? I'm here watching how the professionals are turning the most basic ingredients into amazing food (not that the professional ingredients aren't fun to cook with but my budget says no lol)

[@danieltsmoke]

I would absolutely go to their donut shop. What a dynamic duo.

[@user-ed4ed5ju8r]

@Pilisa Ela this is a video with doughnuts, why do you think people will come here for porn

[@belaytriks]

Penny has a bakery. In Proctok' cook, Chef, Frank channel, when she is invited they gave the adress and page, if you live in the area maybe you want to check it.

[@chilibreath]

I feel that if Onika and Penny knew they were pairing up in an episode, they would send each other a bottle of liquor. Penny will never forgive the loss of the Sicilian pistachios. *NEVER*

[@ummesalma8451]

The face Onika gave the man taking the ingredients is just perfect.

[@szelokho2574]

I feel like onika always bring up the coffee just to give more ideas and fun for the chefs

[@Alex632]

I love that Penny did a rigid donut and not just a smooth circle one. Elevated af

[@stephanieandersen776]

Onika and Penny are the two unintentionally funniest people on Epicurious. So MANY good one liners across all of their episodes.

[@diaryofablackspinster]

Really interesting to hear more of Penny talking than usual! She gets to explain with such more detail and her personality is even better when we can see her this way. Love her creativity, the technical skill is so neat, and she’s really solidified herself as a top chef on this channel for me:)

[@raissachgs]

Onika’s energy is something else! Love her!

[@rodaxel7165]

First time I've Calamansi used on Epicurious. Citrus fruit from the Philippines. Taste is between a lime and lemon.

[@LadyVader33]

How is it traditionally prepared?

[@shuunosukesato4379]

@@LadyVader33 my filipina mother always uses them either to mix in meat marinate, add them to sauce dip like soy sauce with calamansi to partner with pork or fish, or make them into juice. It's not really eaten alone because it's very small. Well that is according to her.

[@arajahstan6549]

@@LadyVader33 We Filipinos love dipping foods in soy sauce and we add calamasi to add more tanginess. That’s basically it, we just squeeze a calamansi when we want more tang in our food like rice porridge, soups etc.

[@winter10x06]

Yooo! Filipino here! I have never tried calamansi in a doughnut! I have only ever had calamansi as juice or flavored into a muffin! Really great, tangy and citrusy in buttery baked, pastries! There is a similar citrus fruit like calamansi in Okinawa, Japan called Shikwasa, and it’s like calamansi too but more zesty and citrusy in taste!

[@MrPap0t]

@Lonz2020 i like calamansi + honey

[@kimzapanta91ify]

I'm Filipino and kalamansi is a staple flavor back home. Where the hell did Penny get a hold of that puree? I want it!!!

[@chilibreath]

I want it too. I've never seen a container of kalamansi puree that big! (I usually see the kalamansi juice in bottles so far.)

[@moonlightboiii]

It says sourced from Vietnam

[@LadyVader33]

What are some traditional recipes where it's a central ingredient?

[@maromania7]

You can order it online for like $12-15 a pound. It's mostly gourmet food stores that'll have it imported.

[@Unguenta9]

I hope Chef Penny will be featured more in the next videos. Love how detailed her explanation is and it feels like I can do that also with how easy things elevate a lot.

[@charlek8207]

This is really well done for me, this lady instructing is easy to follow. Does she have a cooking show? I am not into sweets but learning why to do or not do something, she does a great job for my attention span, that normally gets distracted. Also enjoy the other lady's enthusiasm!

[@charlek8207]

"What I am looking for" is like "take heed"

[@denzelmosley13]

"To have a cup of coffee" OMG ROFL😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Y'ALL be killing me with your humor and great personalities

[@Viraniel666]

I wonder if there is a coorelation between Penny having Polish roots and the fact that on Thursday is Fat Thursday in Poland. This is an age old tradition of eating as much doughnuts in one day as possible. It's completly normal for people to line up for hours in bakeries to buy traditional doughnuts by two or three dozens. Also a lot of grannies make them at home during that time. I was normally going over to my granny's house for a sweet feast but its my first year making them myself on Thursday.

[@lorenzorosales284]

Isn't the pastry called pączek/ pączki? I follow a Polish youtuber (Karolina Żebrowska ) and she showed how they line up at different shops to fill themselves up. Kinda cool to be honest, wish we had that tradition here.

[@Viraniel666]

@@lorenzorosales284 that's right, they are called Pączki. They usually come with fruit marmolade, rose filling or whipped cream. But now people get more creative with the fillings. So many different flavours to try! Last year me and my girlfriend tried 13 different flavours each. The stomach ache at the end of the day was a one to remember, but definitely worth it! :D

[@lorenzorosales284]

@@Viraniel666 13?! I'm a big guy and I can't even get past 2 donuts lol! I was wondering though, how did the tradition start?

[@piekielneciastko5250]

@@lorenzorosales284 pathetic It is last day before lent, so last occasion to eat something good for few weeks. Christian tradition

[@professeurgideere5856]

@@lorenzorosales284 I suppose it's the exact same reason as carnivals, ie Lent starts the next day, so you eat a lot of nice things that you wouldn't be able to eat during the next 40 week days.

[@sammy3212321]

Good lord I love Onika, I'm so glad they brought her back, she's the embodiment of an honest "bless your heart"

[@hadenism]

This is the first time seeing Penny in a pro vs home cook video!

[@arajahstan6549]

FINALLY PENNY IN THIS SERIES

[@kirstinmckeown3581]

Yum! I loved the rapport Penny and Onika have, level 4 banter all round. When are you going to let Rose in for the tastings?

[@LuvLexyU]

"That was very well done for a pistachio thief" I loved this.

[@elizavetavinokurova7624]

Looking forward to seeing Penny adding alcohol to her doughnuts

[@gill14bearneza]

Love the dynamics between the two of them. I really enjoyed watching this episode!

[@aw3855]

Penny looking at Onika’s doughnut ingredients: *Wheres the vodka*

[@Salaza189]

Here in Vietnam we use calamansi in many dishes. We could mix it with fish sauce and sugar for a dipping, or mix with shrimp paste. Another use is making juice and sweets. You could mix calamansi juice with sugar or honey and ice. They are good in hot days. The warm juice with honey is good for sore throat, though. For sweets, we make candied calamansi, which is a popular sourvenir in Vietnam. They do wonders for sore throat.

[@JoyJoy-cr5us]

This looked like one of the most difficult videos. Great job to the bakers!

[@DominicGo]

I’ve never seen kalamansi used for deserts before, so this was super cool!! love them both

[@LadyVader33]

So typically it's used in savory dishes?

[@elleceeme]

We use kalamansi for biko

[@cellnic55]

Omg both donuts looked soooo good!! Penny was so sweet and Onika was hilarious as usual. Loved it!

[@anelcervantes6571]

I hope Onika is back every week I loveeeeee her!!!!

[@flatearthtruthband]

This was actually crazy. Like, wow. Mind blown! Really want to try both donuts :)

[@Tiarramillz]

Please do another video with Onika I love her and her energy ❤️❤️ I definitely want to try that pistachio donut girllllll 💪🏽💪🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@haileydawn1271]

I always think ‘I can make these things’ the. I see the amount of dishes they use and that’s too many dirty dishes for me 😂

[@Warshuk]

Your consistency and quality of content never disappoints!

[@grimwest1222]

Expensive vs less expensive ingredients is like one of my favorite things to watch on youtube lol

[@trevorpacelli8056]

Penny actually made a recipe without booze?! That's a sign the apocalypse is near.

[@robertalynch5433]

This was really fun! Wish I could taste both of them. Thank you ladies!

[@omegaplays1666]

I’m usually only here for Lorenzo, but Onika is absolutely amazing, gonna have to watch all of hers too

[@ThePandaWarrior]

This is an absolutely fantastic and delightful episode ❤ need them on another episode again

[@morsol8491]

Penny is pretty skilled. I love her baking, besides her boozed pastries

[@rainii2360]

In love with this series 😭💗

[@daniellel8135]

I love these series!! Great video. Wish I had a professional chef I could exchange ingredients with haha

[@lastnamefirstname2390]

Onika is hilarious 🤣 the glasses part killed me.

[@moonlightboiii]

Love Penny content as always

[@lorimartin3724]

Awesome episode. Great job on fancy recipe looked yummy. I was simply amazed with the doughnut created using the common pantry ingredients. Way to go ladies!

[@BoredCarlson]

Out of all the versus episodes- this video has the most educational factor. Penny you rock! I kept getting surprised you can do so much with ingredients

[@MGC-XIII]

Onika is a bundle of joy!

[@kamarpreet]

Wow! Just wow! The chef's actual recipe was great as usual. But what she came up with the simple ingredients was just mind blowing!!!

[@Kuribohcoast]

dear universe: for christmas this year I'd like Onika's energy and good cheer

[@NEHAVERMA-eh4cy]

That's a $29 doughnut, straight there, It has no option other than being tasty..😁

[@randonimity84]

Onika is absolutely radiant in this video! I mean, she is always beautiful but she's like super extra gorgeous!

[@cindyjimenez7337]

I'm not a big fan of donuts in general, but here I am lol and I enjoyed the video, they both have great personalities!

[@attuned_sleuth507]

I’m not a fan of using white chocolate when I’m baking, but when chef Penny candied and caramelized those white chocolate, I just knew I had to try it!

[@drunkpervertedmonk]

"You need a nap or a cocktail?" Quintessential Chef Penny. 😅🤣

[@jordanvaldez3470]

i love both Penny and Onika's hair

[@thekingantonio05]

We deserve more videos with two ladies, awesome chemistry

[@JamesDe53]

love the vids keep it up 😁

[@TM-oe2on]

Watching this video gave me a new appreciation for the price of donuts. This took a lot of work!

[@abicooks]

Love this!

[@kirtisawant9288]

The techniques the chef showed!! Omg 👏

[@bhris3914]

i love the home cooks energy

[@MissEmoPunkRocker]

This was tedious yet AMAZING! I wanna taste those donuts! 😭

[@GiuseppePipia]

Chef Penny basically made the zeppole of Saint Joseph, a doughnut made in Southern Italy on the day of Saint Joseph, March 19th! Which it happens to be also my namesday! :D Also, as a person living in Sicily, bit proud to see the Sicilian pistachios! :D

[@rsw1beauty]

I Love it all!!! 🙌🏿great job!!!🙌🏾

[@buckwilde1511]

I am not a chef ... I stumbled upon this video by accident. Mind blown. The WORK, skill and creativity that goes into this art is unbelievable. Wow. It's obvious there are YEARS of experience behind chef Penny. No substitute for experience.

[@LeslieGovender]

Can’t wait to watch this later. All I saw was Onika and I just knew that this was going to be epic.

[@DrBrunoRecipes]

Amazing 😍 Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻

[@OccultKing10]

Wait, where's the booze, Penny?! :D Those donuts looked delicious!

[@vanessamoreno6008]

What can I say, these ladies are awesome!

[@happyblackwoman6154]

Honestly, in the thumbnail, the $11 donut looks like something I would go for because I feel it looks more adventurous. However, the more expensive one may have a better quality taste.

[@ntvonline9480]

Great pairing!!

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

I am so crazy about Onika! She is hilarious every time I see her. 🤗😂

[@luisamedina7191]

LOOOOVEEE Penny ❤ You should invite her more often!!!

[@drummajorgirl]

We love Penny!

[@anblesduke6360]

Very cute! Love you Onika!!

[@ThKiwi]

Yay Onika is back! This was a great pairing, this video is just bursting with personality. :D

[@opinionatedwithnneoma9293]

Loved!

[@tonykowalski4189]

The professional chef, especially the baker, have this really cool particular way of holding a whisk. I've seen it on Penny, also Tracy, and Frank sometimes use that cool whisk grip too

[@lancebeltran2002]

*wait, this isn't the real Penny, the real Penny uses drinking alcohol in her recipes*

[@jessicakeefer5077]

I love Onikas personality ❤️

[@AS-kq7hw]

Penny is my favorite pro! I love what she did with Onika's ingredients, I would eat at their donut shop 🍩

[@belaytriks]

Onika's braids have so much caracter... 😍 And she is so sassy... And Penny's working magic with pastries... 😍 Does anyone noted how epicurious photoshoped the left side of Penny hair at the beginig to make it a little more docile or it was me?

[@lovingmydior]

Onika is absolutely stunning!

[@greninjafw]

Impressive stuff from Penny

[@hctz1234]

I wanna be Penny’s student!!! I’m quite impressed on her technique and creativity!!! Onika is awesome and took on the challenge gracefully!!!

[@maccrazy7335]

Have you ever done an Austrian style Krapfen? Basically a donut made with yeast dough and (traditionally) filled with apricot jam. Most bakers fill them after frying (less work) but they taste better if you fill them beforehand, because the jam starts to caramalize...

[@mariaeduarda-rk4hr]

everytime i come to one of these videos my only take away is "i love these people they sound so fun"

[@LimLux]

I'm fasting and drooling, nice!

[@reubenklang3968]

These two where (are) awesome. Would love to try those doughnuts :D

[@Raffytaffy101]

Haven’t seen the episode, but I’m wondering how Penny is gonna incorporate booze into her cooking, haha

[@charlotteking6910]

Fully expecting a Rum glaze at the least hahaha

[@xanderscookingschool1497]

She technically did with the vanilla extract.

[@heliopijpe]

Amazing chef

[@shelly5224]

Penny is a freaking rockstar. That was so damned creative.

[@therheasen]

Watching this while eating donuts!

[@EK-xz8ig]

Onika is really funny and has great presence, I'd love to see her in more cooking videos!

[@cesarpmaia]

Chef Penny is a SUPERB pastry chef damn

[@elanciacipriano1820]

What did I watch? I feel happy, giddy and hungry! 🤤

[@veronicacastro9363]

Hi it would be really cool if you brought chef frank in on a separate episode and explained the cheap recipes with how much ingredients and the measuring of how to mix the ingredients. Thanks!

[@studyroom3185]

The creativity with what you have is such a talent, I must say that Penny nailed it. Who would think of caremelizing coffee beans with white chocolate glazing. She didn't even use any booze this time😂.