Happy National Donut Day!!! Listen, Don’t laugh! The first time I made donuts, they were an absolute flop. I must admit to feeling awfully frustrated and annoyed at myself. Well, it could also be the fact that I had been salivating about donut and coffee the entire time while making them. So it was a given that the mood in the kitchen would not be all rainbows and butterflies. But… if this is your first time trying out homemade donuts; I got you. I will guide you step by step to making the ultimate fluffiest donut ever!!!! Your breakfast is alive again!!!!
What You Will Like About This Donut Recipe?
Easy donut recipe with simple ingredients: well that was so self-explanatory I feel silly getting into it further here but here I go anyway. Your donut ingredients are bread flour, milk (whole/skimmed), yeast, sugar (granulated/caster), unsalted butter, salt, and an egg.
The step-by-step process of making a donut is to: make the dough, let it proof until it doubles in size, portion and shape them into the iconic round, let them proof again, and fry! Come on, how easy was that?
Are you sure they are fried? Hahahaha yes, the donuts are sinfully light and fluffy. You know, the kind of donut that you bite into, and it springs back? Sheesh!!! I mean, what donut does that? Eh ehm, these do, so make them and watch their faces as they devour and ask for more. Sadly there are only 8 in this batch, so you will need to make more quick!!!
How To Make Donuts at Home
Step 1: Stir to dissolve the sugar into the milk, then add in the yeast and the egg. Whisk to combine then pour it into a mixing bowl with the flour. Mix until it has formed a shaggy dough, sprinkle in the salt and knead it gently into the dough. Then cover the dough to rest for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Knead the dough for about 2 minutes before adding in the softened butter. Knead until smooth and elastic. Tip the donut dough into a clean bowl, cover with cling film, and leave to proof until doubled in size.
Step 3: Tip the dough onto your working surface and portion it into 8 pieces. Roll each one into a ball.
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Step 4: Then starting with the first dough ball you had done. Take the dough ball and press it to remove the excess air, shape it into a circle, and then use a piping nozzle, shot glass, or other available tool to make a hole in the middle. Scoop the shaped donut onto a cutout parchment paper and repeat the process with the rest of the dough balls. Cover with clingfilm to proof for 30 minutes.
Step 5: Preheat your oil. Gently scoop a cutout parchment paper with the donut and add it to the oil. Fry each donut for 1 minute, 30 seconds on each side. Then transfer to a tray lined with kitchen paper towels to soak up excess oil. Before storing them in an airtight container.
How Are Donuts Different From Bagels?
Donuts and bagels have distinct characteristics. Donuts are sweet, typically fried pastries with a soft and fluffy texture, often topped with glazes, sprinkles, or fillings. Bagels, on the other hand, are dense, chewy bread rolls with a distinctive shape, usually boiled before being baked. Bagels are often enjoyed savory with spreads or as sandwich bread.
Are Donuts Fried or Baked?
Traditional donuts are typically fried to achieve their characteristic texture and flavor. However, there are also baked donut recipes online for those who prefer a healthier alternative. Baked donuts are prepared in the oven and often have a cake-like texture.
Can I Make Donuts Without Yeast?
Yes, you can make donuts without yeast. While yeast helps in achieving a light and airy texture, there are recipes available that use baking powder or baking soda as leavening agents instead. They may have a slightly different texture but can still be delicious.
How Can I Make My Donuts Light and Fluffy?
To make light and fluffy donuts, make sure that your dough is properly risen by allowing it to rest in a warm place until it doubles in size. Also, avoid overmixing the dough as it can lead to a denser texture. Handling the dough gently and not overworking it will help maintain the desired fluffiness.
How Long Do Donuts Stay Fresh?
Donuts are best enjoyed fresh on the day they are made. However, they can usually be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 1 to 2 days. After that, their texture may start to become less fluffy, but may still be safe to eat.
What Are Some Popular Donut Toppings and Glazes?
Popular donut toppings and glazes include classic options like powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, chocolate glaze, vanilla glaze, maple glaze, and cream cheese frosting. Additionally, unique flavors like matcha, salted caramel, peanut butter, and fruit glazes are also gaining popularity.
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Easy Homemade Donut Recipe
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Ingredients
- 180ml milk (skimmed/fulfat)
- 35g sugar (caster/granulated) (2 1/2 tablespoons)
- 7g instant yeast (1 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 large egg
- 340g bread flour (2 3/4 cups)
- 9g salt
- 25g unsalted butter
- Useful tools (affiliated links) for this recipe:
- mixing bowl
- piping nozzle
- an airtight container
Instructions
Pour the milk into a large mixing bowl, add the sugar to the milk and stir to dissolve. Then add in the yeast and the egg. Whisk to combine then pour in the flour and mix. Once it has formed a shaggy dough, sprinkle in the salt and knead it gently for a few seconds. Cover the dough to rest for 10 minutes.
Knead the dough for about 2 minutes before adding in the softened butter. Knead until smooth and elastic. Tip the dough into a clean mixing bowl, cover with cling film, and leave to rise until doubled in size.
Tip the dough onto your working surface and portion it into 8 pieces. Roll each one into a ball.
Then starting with the first dough ball you had done. Take the dough ball Take a dough ball and press it to remove the excess air, shape it into a circle, then use a piping nozzle, shot glass, or other available tool to make a hole in the middle.
Scoop the shaped donut onto a cutout parchment paper and repeat the process with the rest of the dough balls. Cover with cling film to proof for 30 minutes.
Preheat your oil. Gently scoop a cutout parchment paper with the donut and add it to the oil. Fry each donut for 1 minute, 30 seconds on each side. Then transfer to a tray lined with kitchen paper towels to soak up excess oil.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
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