How to Prepare Homemade Doughnuts
The process of making homemade doughnuts.
The Ingredients Needed.
- 250 g wheat flour
- 30 g sugar
- 25 g butter
- 12.5 g fresh yeast (or 5 g dry yeast)
- 75 ml milk
- 50 ml warm water
- 1 egg
- A pinch of salt
- Olive oil (for frying)
A step-by-step guide on how to make homemade doughnuts.
- Prepare the Yeast Mixture:
- In a glass, combine the warm water and milk. Add the fresh yeast and stir until dissolved.
- Mix the Dough:
- In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, butter, egg, and salt. Mix the ingredients using electric beaters or a spatula until partially combined.
- Gradually add the yeast mixture and stir with your hands until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough:
- Knead the dough in the bowl for about 5 minutes. If it’s sticky, add a little more flour until it pulls cleanly away from the bowl.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until it becomes smooth, elastic, and compact.
- First Rise:
- Place the dough back in the bowl and cover it with plastic wrap or a cotton cloth. Let it rise for at least 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Deflate and Knead Again:
- Remove the dough from the bowl and gently press to release any air. Knead it again on the counter for 2–5 minutes.
- Roll Out and Shape:
- Shape the dough into a ball and roll it out to about 1–2 cm thickness.
- Use a round cutter to cut out doughnut shapes, and make the inner hole with a bottle cap or small cutter.
- Second Rise:
- Place the doughnuts on a floured surface, cover them with a damp cloth, and let them rest for 30 minutes.
- Fry the Donuts:
- Heat enough olive oil in a deep pan to fully submerge the doughnuts. Maintain medium heat to prevent burning.
- Fry the doughnuts for 1–2 minutes on each side until golden brown, flipping them with a slotted spoon.
- Drain and Cool:
- Remove the doughnuts from the pan and place them on a plate lined with absorbent paper to drain excess oil.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Optionally, coat the doughnuts in sugar, glaze, or chocolate for added flavour. Enjoy your freshly made homemade doughnuts.
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