Doughnuts

December 12, 2024

easy

These homemade doughnuts are soft, fluffy, and coated with a delicious glaze, making them a perfect sweet treat for any occasion. The process starts with activating yeast in warm water with honey, ensuring a light and airy texture. After mixing and kneading the dough, it’s left to rise until doubled in size, creating the perfect base for tender doughnuts. Once rolled out and shaped, the dough is allowed to rise again before frying to golden perfection.

Fried at 350°F (175°C) for 2-3 minutes per side, these doughnuts develop a crisp exterior while staying soft inside. A sweet vanilla glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla adds the finishing touch, while an optional chocolate glaze provides a rich alternative. Whether topped with sprinkles or left plain, these homemade doughnuts are an irresistible, fun-to-make treat!

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Ingredients:

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	1.5cups flour
	30ml honey
	1tablespoon powdered milk
	0.5teaspoon salt
	150ml warm water
	1teaspoon yeast

Directions

Activate the Yeast

In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and honey. Whisk together and let sit for about 15 minutes, or until the mixture becomes foamy.

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Prepare the Dough

1. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and powdered milk. | 2. Pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients. | 3. Knead the dough until it’s elastic and no longer sticky. Cover the dough and allow it to rise for 1 to 2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

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Shape the Doughnuts

1. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness. Be sure it’s not too thin to keep your doughnuts from becoming flat. | 2. Use a doughnut cutter to cut out circles, or if you don’t have one, use a small round cutter or bowl to create the outer shape, and a smaller one for the center hole. You can even use the mouth of a plastic bottle as an improvisation. | 3. Let the shaped doughnuts rise for another 45 minutes.

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Fry the Doughnuts

1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C). | 2. Fry the doughnuts in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. | 3. Remove the doughnuts from the oil and let them drain on paper towels.

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Prepare the Vanilla Glaze

1. In a bowl, mix 1 cup of powdered sugar with 30 ml of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. | 2. Whisk until smooth and well combined. | 3. Drizzle the glaze over the warm doughnuts and add sprinkles for a fun garnish.

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Prepare the Chocolate Glaze (Optional)

1. Use your favorite chocolate sauce or melt chocolate chips to make a simple glaze. | 2. Drizzle over the doughnuts and top with more sprinkles if desired.

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