Donuts

Name: Donuts
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Type 00 flour 2 cups; Manitoba flour 2 cups; Milk lukewarm 1 cup; Butter softened 5.3 tbsp; Sugar &frac13; cup; Eggs medium 2; Fresh brewer's yeast 2 tsp; Vanilla extract 1 tsp; Fine salt 1 tsp; Powdered sugar 1 ¼ cup; Butter 1 ½ tbsp; Dark chocolate 1.8 oz; Water lukewarm to taste; Food coloring (powdered) to taste; Colored candies to taste; Peanut seed oil to taste

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564

Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 564
Carbohydrates g 55.2
of which sugars g 25.5
Protein g 7.2
Fats g 34.9
of which saturated fat g 10.36
Fiber g 1.1
Cholesterol mg 56
Sodium mg 221

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 15 min
Makes: 12 pieces
Cost: Low
Note + rising time (about 2 h 40 min.)

PRESENTATION

Donuts are those homemade treats that make you think of American breakfast spots, sweet after-school snacks, and golden TV moments—like Homer Simpson going crazy for a box. And look, these donut recipes are all about fun and creativity, right from the start. A real easy donut recipe gives you fluffy dough that puffs up just perfectly, making those rings feel like little clouds. Seriously good. People love dipping these tender fried rings into shiny glaze, adding sprinkles, or going all-in with gooey chocolate and crunchy toppings. And the dough? It smells amazing—the kind that has everyone circling the kitchen, ready to grab one the second they’re cool enough.

Kids get really, really excited when it's time to decorate. Which is great. There’s no single way to finish your homemade donuts, so everyone makes their own colorful creations. Whether you go for classic glazed donuts, cake-shaped twists, or even some cheesy savory versions, there's room to experiment. You know, people often split the dough for traditional yeast or cake donuts, giving you a moist bite or something more dense depending on the mood. Donut holes? Cannot go wrong. They're little, crispy bites perfect for snacking or tossing in cinnamon sugar.

In the U.S., donuts aren't just food; they're pop culture. Really. You’ll see them at birthday parties, office meetings, and every coffee shop in town. You know, even at fairs and festivals—often served warm from the fryer. Plus, no matter the style, these donut recipes bring out everyone’s playful side, ending up with a pile of treats that are as fun to look at as they are to eat. For real.

INGREDIENTS

564

Calories per serving

for about 12 donuts: Type 00 flour 2 cups (250 g); Manitoba flour 2 cups (250 g); Milk 1 cup (250 g) - lukewarm; Butter 5.3 tbsp (75 g) - softened; Sugar ⅓ cup (70 g); Eggs 2 - medium; Fresh brewer's yeast 2 tsp (12 g); Vanilla extract 1 tsp; Fine salt 1 tsp (6 g)

For decorating: Powdered sugar 1 ¼ cup (150 g); Butter 1 ½ tbsp (20 g); Dark chocolate 1.8 oz (50 g); Water to taste - lukewarm; Food coloring to taste - (powdered); Colored candies to taste

for frying: Peanut seed oil to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Donuts

To make the donuts, first slightly heat the milk you will use to prepare the dough. Meanwhile, pour the all-purpose flour and bread flour into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a hook 1, along with the sugar 2 and crumbled fresh yeast 3.

Start the stand mixer at moderate speed and gradually pour in the warm milk 4. Add the eggs one at a time 5 and flavor with vanilla extract 6.

Finally, add the salt 7 and continue to mix until the dough detaches from the sides of the bowl. At this point, you can add the softened butter, one piece at a time, ensuring that the previous piece is well absorbed before adding another 8; this will take about 15-20 minutes. You should obtain a smooth and homogeneous dough 9.

Detach the dough from the hook with slightly damp hands, then use a scraper to turn it onto the work surface 10. Dust with a little flour and shape the dough into a sphere, using the scraper to handle it more easily 11. Transfer it to a large, previously buttered bowl, cover with plastic wrap 12, and let it rest for 2 hours in the oven with the light on.

After the rising time 13, transfer the dough back onto the lightly floured work surface and roll it out with a rolling pin to a thickness of 0.4 inches 14, then cut circles using an 8 cm (about 3 inches) cookie cutter 15.

Create the donut holes using a smaller cookie cutter, 3 cm (about 1 inch) in diameter 16. Place the donuts on squares of parchment paper about 4 inches on a side placed on a tray 17; transfer the dough scraps onto a tray lined with parchment paper as well 18. Cover the trays with a dish towel and let them rise for 40 minutes away from drafts.

Heat the seed oil in a saucepan to 350°F and fry a few donuts at a time, using the parchment paper square to immerse them without losing their shape 19. Turn them on both sides with a slotted spoon until they are evenly golden, about 3 minutes 20, then drain on paper towels 21.

Also, fry the scraps 22 to make the famous donut holes 23. While the donuts cool slightly 34, you can prepare the glaze.

Pour the powdered sugar into a bowl with the melted butter 34, then mix with a hand whisk, adding just enough warm water 25 to reach the desired consistency 26.

Divide the glaze into 3 bowls 27. Leave the first bowl plain. In the second, add the melted chocolate, which you have previously melted in a double boiler or microwave 28, and mix to combine 30.

Color the third bowl with food coloring 31 and mix to achieve a uniform tone 32. Now you are ready to glaze your donuts by dipping one side into the glaze to coat it evenly 33.

Place the glazed donuts on a tray 34 and decorate with sprinkles and candies as desired 35. Your donuts are ready to be enjoyed 36!

Storage

It is recommended to consume the donuts immediately.

Advice

Enjoy the donut holes dusted with granulated sugar! You can substitute vanilla extract with the seeds of one pod. If you prefer to avoid frying, try our recipe for baked soft donuts!

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