Fluffy Donuts with Sugar or Chocolate, Foolproof Every Time
The donut is a worldwide favorite you’d recognize anywhere, with its signature ring shape and glossy coating. Soft and tender inside, it’s dipped in sugar, chocolate, or colorful glaze. Making them at home is more fun and far cheaper, and there’s nothing like eating them fresh and still warm.
The secret to light donuts is a soft, well-risen dough and oil at medium heat so they cook through without burning. Whatever you do, don’t crank up the heat.
Fluffy Donuts with Sugar or Chocolate, Foolproof Every Time
Rings of yeasted dough fried until they puff up and turn golden, then coated in sugar, chocolate, or glaze.
المقادير
Method
- Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add the egg, warm milk, butter, and vanilla, then knead into a soft, smooth dough.
- Cover the dough and let it rise until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough and cut rings with a donut cutter, then let them rise again for about 20 minutes.
- Fry the rings in medium-hot oil until they puff up and turn golden on both sides.
- Drain them on paper towels, let them cool slightly, then coat in sugar or chocolate.
ملاحظات
Medium-hot oil ensures they cook through without burning.
The double rise gives you incredibly light donuts.
Coat the donuts while still warm so the sugar sticks, or once cold for the chocolate.
The double rise gives you incredibly light donuts.
Coat the donuts while still warm so the sugar sticks, or once cold for the chocolate.
Frequently asked questions
Why do my donuts soak up so much oil?
Because the oil is too cold or the dough hasn't risen enough; adjust the temperature and the rising time.
Can donuts be baked?
Yes, in special pans, but frying gives them that classic fluffy texture.
What can I fill donuts with?
Cream, jam, or chocolate spread, piped in with a piping bag after frying.
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