To prepare the most delicious donuts, start by sifting the flour into a large bowl, ensuring it is aerated and free of lumps. Make a well in the center of the flour, like a small volcano, where you will add the lukewarm water. It is essential that the water is at the right temperature to activate the yeast without killing it. In this water, dissolve the fresh yeast and sugar, mixing gently to ensure everything is well combined.
Once the yeast starts to bubble, add the oil, vanilla sugar, and grated lemon or orange zest, which will add a delightful fragrance to your dough. Begin mixing the ingredients with a spatula or your hands until an elastic, non-sticky dough forms. If you feel that the dough is too soft, do not hesitate to add a little more flour, but be careful not to overdo it, as a consistency that is too firm will make the donuts not fluffy.
Once the dough is ready, cover it with a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place, away from drafts, for about an hour or until it doubles in volume. This is when the yeast does its job, and the dough becomes airy and fluffy. After it has risen, roll out the dough on a surface dusted with flour, forming a sheet about 0.5 cm thick.
Use a glass or a special cutter to cut the donuts, making sure to place them on a tray lined with baking paper. Let them rise for another 15 minutes so they become even fluffier. Meanwhile, heat the peanut oil in a deep pan, ensuring the temperature is suitable for frying; if the oil is too cold, the donuts will soak up oil, and if it is too hot, they will burn.
When the oil is ready, fry the donuts in batches until they turn golden and crispy. Remove them with a spatula and let them drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil. Finally, generously dust them with powdered sugar, giving them an attractive appearance and a sweet taste. These donuts are delicious both warm and cold and will surely bring smiles to the faces of those who taste them. Enjoy them with a fragrant tea or freshly brewed coffee!
Once the yeast starts to bubble, add the oil, vanilla sugar, and grated lemon or orange zest, which will add a delightful fragrance to your dough. Begin mixing the ingredients with a spatula or your hands until an elastic, non-sticky dough forms. If you feel that the dough is too soft, do not hesitate to add a little more flour, but be careful not to overdo it, as a consistency that is too firm will make the donuts not fluffy.
Once the dough is ready, cover it with a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place, away from drafts, for about an hour or until it doubles in volume. This is when the yeast does its job, and the dough becomes airy and fluffy. After it has risen, roll out the dough on a surface dusted with flour, forming a sheet about 0.5 cm thick.
Use a glass or a special cutter to cut the donuts, making sure to place them on a tray lined with baking paper. Let them rise for another 15 minutes so they become even fluffier. Meanwhile, heat the peanut oil in a deep pan, ensuring the temperature is suitable for frying; if the oil is too cold, the donuts will soak up oil, and if it is too hot, they will burn.
When the oil is ready, fry the donuts in batches until they turn golden and crispy. Remove them with a spatula and let them drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil. Finally, generously dust them with powdered sugar, giving them an attractive appearance and a sweet taste. These donuts are delicious both warm and cold and will surely bring smiles to the faces of those who taste them. Enjoy them with a fragrant tea or freshly brewed coffee!
Ingredients
- 500 g flour - 20 g fresh yeast - 5 tablespoons sugar - 2 tablespoons oil - lemon or orange zest - 300 ml lukewarm water - 1 vanilla sugar