Doughnuts with rum

Rum Doughnuts - Sweet Delight for Special Moments

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Number of servings: 4-6 servings

I propose a simple and quick recipe for rum doughnuts, perfect for a delicious dessert or to accompany a fragrant coffee. These doughnuts are fluffy, with a subtle rum flavor, and their texture will win you over immediately. Let's get started!

Ingredients:
- 500 g flour
- 10 g baking powder
- 100 g sugar
- 100 ml rum (preferably high quality)
- 2 large eggs
- A pinch of salt
- 100 g butter at room temperature, cut into cubes
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for decoration (optional)

Step 1: Preparing the ingredients
Start by sifting the flour into a large bowl, adding the baking powder. This step is essential for getting fluffy doughnuts. Then, in the same bowl, add the sugar and salt. The sugar will add sweetness, while the salt will enhance the flavors.

Step 2: Adding the liquid ingredients
In the center of the flour mixture, make a well and add the eggs, rum, and butter cubes. Use a mixer with paddles to mix the ingredients until you get a smooth and elastic dough. If you don’t have a mixer, you can use a spatula or even your hands, but make sure the butter is well incorporated.

Step 3: Kneading the dough
Knead the dough for about 5 minutes. It should become smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, you can add a little flour, but be careful not to overdo it, so you don’t end up with tough doughnuts. Once the dough is ready, let it rest for 10 minutes, covered with a damp cloth or plastic wrap.

Step 4: Shaping the doughnuts
After the dough has rested, sprinkle a little flour on a work surface and roll out the dough to about 1 cm thick. Using a glass or a pastry cutter, cut circles from the dough. You can make smaller or larger doughnuts, depending on your preference.

Step 5: Frying the doughnuts
Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the doughnuts, to fry them evenly and keep their shape. Fry the doughnuts on each side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Use a spatula to carefully turn them.

Step 6: Decorating
Once the doughnuts are ready, remove them to a paper towel to absorb the excess oil. If you wish, you can sprinkle them with powdered sugar for a special appearance and an extra touch of sweetness.

Serving suggestion: These rum doughnuts are delicious both warm and at room temperature. You can serve them alongside vanilla ice cream or chocolate sauce for a decadent dessert.

Customized version: For an interesting twist, you can add a few drops of vanilla extract or grated lemon zest to the dough to enhance the flavors. You can also replace the rum with another type of liqueur, such as whiskey or orange liqueur, to achieve different flavors.

Now you are ready to enjoy these rum doughnuts, a quick and simple dessert, perfect for any occasion! Savor every bite!