Description
Crafting delectable homemade donuts brings pure joy to your kitchen, blending sweet nostalgia with culinary creativity. Crisp exterior, pillowy centers, and irresistible glazes will make these treats an instant favorite for family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
Leavening and Flavoring:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Coating and Topping:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) cinnamon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring thorough blending of flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg for a consistent base.
- Create a creamy butter and sugar mixture by beating until airy and pale, then gently integrate eggs one at a time.
- Introduce milk and vanilla extract to the butter blend, stirring until achieving a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Delicately incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture, folding gently to form a soft, slightly tacky dough.
- Transfer dough onto a lightly dusted work surface and knead minimally, approximately 1-2 minutes, until achieving a cohesive texture.
- Flatten dough to a half-inch thickness and utilize donut cutters or circular rings to craft precise donut shapes.
- Prepare a deep skillet or Dutch oven, heating vegetable oil to precisely 350°F, maintaining steady temperature throughout frying process.
- Gently lower shaped donuts into sizzling oil, frying approximately 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Extract donuts using a perforated utensil, allowing excess oil to drain completely on absorbent paper towels.
- While donuts remain warm, embellish with powdered sugar or roll in a fragrant cinnamon sugar mixture for enhanced flavor profile.
- Serve immediately to preserve optimal texture, savoring the freshly crafted, crispy homemade delicacies.
Notes
- Check oil temperature carefully using a candy thermometer to ensure perfect frying and prevent burning or undercooking.
- Use fresh ingredients, especially baking powder, to guarantee light and fluffy donut texture.
- Knead dough minimally to keep donuts tender and prevent developing tough gluten strands.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and add xanthan gum for better binding.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg