Description
This recipe yields over 30 fluffy donuts using just one kilogram of flour. They are perfect for a sweet treat or sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg all-purpose flour
- 250 g granulated sugar
- 100 g unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 250 ml warm milk
- 20 g active dry yeast
- 5 g salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add the remaining sugar, softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 10-15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Using a donut cutter or two different sized round cutters, cut out the donut shapes.
- Place the cut donuts on parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving space between them. Cover loosely and let them rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully drop a few donuts into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pot.
- Fry for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Remove the donuts with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Dust with powdered sugar while warm, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure your milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast.
- Do not over-knead the dough.
- The second rise is crucial for fluffy donuts.
- Maintain a consistent oil temperature for even cooking.
- Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: donuts, fluffy, fried, dessert, sweet, pastry