Doughnut is sweet fried pastry that is typically round in shape with hole in the centre it is made from dough that is make with yeast or baking powder, giving it a light and fluffy texture. Doughnut come in various sizes and flavours and they are often enjoyed as breakfast treat or dessert.
The dough for a traditional yeast raised doughnut is made by combining ingredients such as flour sugar yeast milk eggs butter and a pinch of salt. The dough is then kneaded allowed to rise and rolled out circular shapes are cut out from the dough and the centre are removed to create the classic doughnut shape with a hole in the middle. The doughnuts are fried in hot oil for golden brown and cooked through.
Here’s a classic doughnut recipe:
Ingredients:
* All purpose flour, 2 3/4 cups
* Sugar granulated, 1/4 cup
* Baking powder, 2 tsp
* Salt, 1/4 tsp
* Nutmeg ground, 1/2 tsp
* Vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp
* Butter unsalted melted, 2 Tbsp
* Milk, 1/2 cup
* Eggs large, 2
* Vegetable oil for frying
For the Glaze:
* Sugar powdered, 2/cups
* Milk, 1/4 cup
* Vanilla extract, 1 tsp
* Food colour, optional
* Sprinkles, optional
Instructions:
Step #1.
In a large bowl mix together flour sugar baking powder salt and nutmeg.
Step #2.
In a separate bowl whisk together the vanilla extract melted butter milk and eggs.
Step #3.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky and a little more flour.
Step #4.
Transfer the dough to lightly floured surface and knead it for a few minutes become smooth.
Step #5.
Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness use a doughnut cutter or two round cookie cutter one large and one small to cut out the doughnuts.
Step #6.
Place cut doughnuts on baking sheet lined with butter paper and let them rest for about 15-20 minutes.
Step #7.
While the doughnuts are resting heat vegetable oil in a deep pan for medium high flame.
Step #8.
Drop a few doughnuts into the hot oil being carefully not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side become golden brown.
Step #9.
Remove doughnuts from oil with slotted spoon and place on paper towel lined plate to drain extra oil.
Step #10.
For the glaze whisk together the powdered sugar milk and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. If desired add food colour to the glaze to create different colours.
Step #11.
Dip each doughnut into the glaze allowing any excess glaze to drip off. Place glazed doughnuts on wire rack and add sprinkles if desired.
Step #12.
Let the set glaze for few minutes before serving.
Enjoy delicious homemade doughnuts.
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Timing:
Preparation Time:
* Mixing the dough, 15-20 minutes
* Resting the dough, 1-2 hours this allows the dough to rise and develop flavour
* Shaping the doughnuts, 10-15 minutes
Cooking Time:
* Frying the doughnuts, 2-4 minutes per batch
Total Time:
* 2 - 3 hours
Nutrition Fact’s: serving 1 doughnut approximately 3.5 inch diameter
* Calories, 200-250
* Total Fat, 10-15g
* Saturated Fat, 4-7g
* Trans Fat, depending on the recipe
* Cholesterol, 10-30g
* Sodium, 200-300mg
* Total Carbohydrates, 25-30g
* Dietary Fiber, less than 1 gram
* Sugar, 10-15g
* Protein, 2-4g
FAQ:
Q. What is the difference between yeast doughnuts and cake doughnuts ?
A. Yeast doughnuts are made with yeast based dough that requires rising time, resulting in a light and airy texture. Cake doughnuts are made with cake like batter leavened with baking powder or baking soda resulting in a denser texture.
Q. Can I bake doughnuts instead of frying them ?
A. Yes, you can bake doughnuts as an alternative to frying. Baked doughnuts are typically made with a cake like batter and are baked in the oven. While they may have a slightly different texture and taste compared to fried doughnuts, they can be healthier option with less oil.
Q. How should I store documents ?
A. Freshly made doughnuts are best enjoyed on the same day. If you have leftovers store them in airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days. However keep in mind that their texture may become less desirable over time. If you want to extend their freshness store them in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Q. Are doughnuts vegan friendly ?
A. Traditional doughnuts contain ingredients such as eggs and dairy making them non vegan. However there are vegan doughnut recipes available that use plant based alternatives like almond milk coconut milk or applesauce to replace dairy and eggs.
Q. What are some popular doughnuts toppings and filling ?
A. Popular doughnuts toppings include powdered sugar granulated sugar glazed such as chocolate vanilla or maple, sprinkles crushed nuts or shredded coconut. Filling can include fruit jam custard chocolate or cream fillings.
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