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Bakery Doughnuts at Home
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Ingredients
For the Doughnuts:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
¼ cup sugar (or honey)
1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup warm milk (or almond/oat milk)
2 tablespoons melted butter (or coconut oil)
1 egg (or ¼ cup applesauce for egg-free)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For Frying (Optional):
2 cups vegetable oil (or canola oil)
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Before We Start:
Warm the milk (not too hot) to activate the yeast.
Let the dough rise for soft and fluffy doughnuts.
Grease a baking sheet if baking instead of frying.
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
Step 1: Take a bowl, add ½ cup warm milk, sugar, and 1 packet (2 ¼ tsps) yeast. Let it sit until activated, about 5-10 minutes, until it blooms.
Step 2: In another bowl, add 2 tbsp melted butter, 1 egg (or ¼ cup applesauce for egg-free), and vanilla. Stir well.
Step 3: Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until crumbly. Add the yeast mixture now and knead for 5 minutes to form a smooth dough.
Step 4: Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shape the Dough
Step 5: Once risen, place the dough onto a floured surface and roll it out to about ½ inch thickness.
Step 6: Use a dough cutter or a glass to cut out circles, then cut a smaller one in the center for the hole.
Step 7: Place the shapes on a tray, cover with a cloth, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Fry or Bake
Step 8:
For Frying: Heat oil over medium flame. Fry each doughnut for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. After frying, place them on a paper towel.
For Baking: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
Glaze & Enjoy
Step 9: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla (or melted chocolate) until smooth.
Step 10: Dip warm doughnuts into the glaze, then let them sit for a few minutes before serving.
Serve
Doughnuts already have a mouth-watering smell!
Place them on a plate.
Drizzle with hot chocolate or caramel.
Sprinkle some sweetness.
Serve with napkins.
What Goes with Doughnuts?
Side Dishes:
Fresh fruits
Whipped cream
Nutella or chocolate sauce
Caramelized nuts
Side Drinks:
Coffee (Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte)
Hot chocolate
Milk (Classic, Chocolate, Almond)
Iced coffee or cold brew
Fruit smoothies (Berry, Banana, Mango)
Recipes Related to Doughnuts
How to Make Chocolate Sauce for Doughnuts?
Ingredients:
1 cup chocolate (chopped or chips)
½ cup heavy cream
1 tbsp butter
How?
Place a pot with enough water over the stove and set a bowl over it, making sure it doesn’t touch the water.
Heat the cream in the bowl, then pour in the chocolate and let it sit for 1 minute.
Stir until smooth, then add butter for shine.
What to Swirl Over Doughnuts?
Vanilla Glaze: Mix 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tsp milk, and ½ tsp vanilla extract.
Caramel Drizzle: Melt ½ cup sugar with ½ cup cream and 1 tbsp butter.
Strawberry Glaze: Blend fresh strawberries with powdered sugar and a little milk.
How to Make Doughnuts in an Air Fryer?
Prepare the dough and cut into doughnut shapes.
Brush with melted butter.
Air fry at 350°F (177°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
Coat with glaze or sugar while warm.
Conclusion
Take a small bowl, add warm milk, sugar, and yeast, and let it sit until activated. Take another bowl, add flour, salt, vanilla extract, melted butter, egg, and vanilla essence. Mix well until crumbly. Add the yeast mixture and start kneading for 5 minutes until a smooth dough forms.
Cover it and let it rest at room temperature for an hour. When done, place the dough on a floured surface and roll it out to about ½ inch thickness. Use a dough cutter or a glass to cut circular shapes, then cut a small hole in the center. Place them on a tray, cover, and let them rest for another 30 minutes.
Frying: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry each doughnut for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Baking: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
Prepare the glaze in a wide bowl. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Dip warm doughnuts into the glaze. Let them set for a few minutes before serving.
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Easy & Tasty Panna Cotta
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FAQs
How to Make Doughnuts Fluffy?
1. Use yeast for rising.
2. Let the dough rest for at least 1 hour before frying.
3. Use warm milk instead of water for softness.
4. Don’t over-knead the dough.
How to Make Jam Doughnuts?
1. Make regular doughnut dough and fry until golden.
2. Cool slightly, then poke a hole in the side.
3. Fill with jam using a piping bag.
4. Roll in sugar or glaze as desired.
How to Make Cream Doughnuts?
1. Fry doughnuts and let them cool.
2. Make cream filling: Whip 1 cup cream with 2 tbsp sugar.
3. Slice doughnuts halfway and pipe in the cream.
4. Dust with powdered sugar.
How to Make Milky Doughnuts?
1. Use warm milk instead of water in the dough.
2. Add milk powder along with flour and salt.
3. Coat with condensed milk glaze after frying.
How to Make Doughnuts Without Yeast?
1. Use baking powder instead of yeast.
2. Rest the dough for 10-15 minutes.
3. Roll and shape, then fry immediately.
How to Make Doughnuts with Flour and Water?
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
¾ cup water
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
A pinch of salt
Method:
1. Mix ingredients into a dough.
2. Shape into rings and fry until golden.
3. Coat with sugar or glaze.
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