Delicious American Doughnut Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Baking Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 12 doughnuts
American doughnuts are a perfect breakfast or dessert that bring smiles to everyone's faces. These fluffy delights can be decorated at will and are ideal to be enjoyed alongside a cup of coffee or tea. In this recipe, you will learn how to make perfect, fluffy, and aromatic doughnuts that will impress any sweet lover.
Ingredients:
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 100 g sugar
- 10 g salt
- 7 g dry yeast (or 25 g fresh yeast)
- 250 ml warm milk
- 2 eggs
- 60 g melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar (for decoration)
Step by step:
1. Start by activating the yeast. In a small bowl, combine the warm milk with 1 tablespoon of sugar and the yeast. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until a foam forms on top. This process ensures that the yeast is active and ready to make fluffy doughnuts.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour the milk-yeast mixture in the middle and start mixing with a spatula or your hands.
3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, but don’t overdo it, as the doughnuts will be denser.
4. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until it doubles in size. An effective trick is to place the bowl in an oven preheated to 30°C but turned off.
5. Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1.5 cm thick. Use a glass or a special cutter to cut out circles of dough. Make sure to use a smaller tool in the middle to create holes in the doughnuts.
6. Place the cut doughnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover them, and let them rise for another 30 minutes. This will help achieve a fluffy texture.
7. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a deep pan or frying pot to 180°C. It’s important to check the oil temperature to get golden and crispy doughnuts. You can test by adding a small piece of dough; if it rises immediately to the surface, the oil is ready.
8. Fry the doughnuts, 2-3 at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden. Use a spatula to carefully turn them. After frying, place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
9. Finally, dust the doughnuts with powdered sugar, whether you serve them plain or decorate them with chocolate glaze, caramel, or toppings like nuts or chocolate chips.
Serving Suggestions:
American doughnuts can be served warm alongside a fragrant cup of coffee or tea. If you want a more decadent version, you can add melted chocolate glaze and decorate them with crushed nuts or coconut flakes.
Variations:
Instead of vanilla, you can experiment with almond extract or add cinnamon to the dough for a unique flavor. You can also replace the powdered sugar with toppings like lemon glaze or white chocolate.
These American doughnuts are not only a quick dessert but also a perfect way to bring a touch of joy to any day. Make them with love and enjoy every bite!
Total Time: 2 hours
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Baking Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 12 doughnuts
American doughnuts are a perfect breakfast or dessert that bring smiles to everyone's faces. These fluffy delights can be decorated at will and are ideal to be enjoyed alongside a cup of coffee or tea. In this recipe, you will learn how to make perfect, fluffy, and aromatic doughnuts that will impress any sweet lover.
Ingredients:
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 100 g sugar
- 10 g salt
- 7 g dry yeast (or 25 g fresh yeast)
- 250 ml warm milk
- 2 eggs
- 60 g melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar (for decoration)
Step by step:
1. Start by activating the yeast. In a small bowl, combine the warm milk with 1 tablespoon of sugar and the yeast. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until a foam forms on top. This process ensures that the yeast is active and ready to make fluffy doughnuts.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour the milk-yeast mixture in the middle and start mixing with a spatula or your hands.
3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, but don’t overdo it, as the doughnuts will be denser.
4. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until it doubles in size. An effective trick is to place the bowl in an oven preheated to 30°C but turned off.
5. Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1.5 cm thick. Use a glass or a special cutter to cut out circles of dough. Make sure to use a smaller tool in the middle to create holes in the doughnuts.
6. Place the cut doughnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover them, and let them rise for another 30 minutes. This will help achieve a fluffy texture.
7. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a deep pan or frying pot to 180°C. It’s important to check the oil temperature to get golden and crispy doughnuts. You can test by adding a small piece of dough; if it rises immediately to the surface, the oil is ready.
8. Fry the doughnuts, 2-3 at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden. Use a spatula to carefully turn them. After frying, place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
9. Finally, dust the doughnuts with powdered sugar, whether you serve them plain or decorate them with chocolate glaze, caramel, or toppings like nuts or chocolate chips.
Serving Suggestions:
American doughnuts can be served warm alongside a fragrant cup of coffee or tea. If you want a more decadent version, you can add melted chocolate glaze and decorate them with crushed nuts or coconut flakes.
Variations:
Instead of vanilla, you can experiment with almond extract or add cinnamon to the dough for a unique flavor. You can also replace the powdered sugar with toppings like lemon glaze or white chocolate.
These American doughnuts are not only a quick dessert but also a perfect way to bring a touch of joy to any day. Make them with love and enjoy every bite!