Homemade Soft Donuts Recipe
Have you ever craved the irresistible taste of freshly fried donuts, only to find yourself disappointed by store-bought versions that lack that homemade charm?
Fret no more, for we have the solution to your confectionery conundrum.
With our Homemade Soft Donuts Recipe, you can effortlessly recreate the magic of homemade donuts right in your own kitchen, satisfying your cravings for that perfect, pillowy treat.
Ingredients:
- 160 ml fresh milk
- 13 g fresh yeast or 5 g dry yeast
- 70 g sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- Grated zest of 1 orange
- 350 g gluten-free bread flour
- Seeds from half a vanilla pod
- 40 g melted butter
- A pinch of salt
- Granulated sugar for coating
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
- Warm the milk in a saucepan until it’s lukewarm.
- In a bowl, combine a portion of the lukewarm milk (about 20 ml) with 1 tablespoon of sugar and the yeast. Mix well.
- Add the eggs, grated lemon and orange zest, remaining milk, sugar, and mix until combined.
- Stir in the flour and vanilla seeds vigorously for a few minutes. You can transfer the dough to a stand mixer if you have one.
- Gradually add the softened butter, one piece at a time, until fully incorporated, then add the salt. The dough should be soft and elastic.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a bowl with a Tescoma Italia gel heating pad to proof for 3 hours.
- After proofing, roll out the dough with a rolling pin to a thickness of about 1 cm.
- Using the Tescoma Italia donut mold, cut out the donuts and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Cover the tray with plastic wrap and let the donuts proof for another 45 minutes in a warm place, such as a preheated oven.
- Fry the donuts in hot oil (170°C), turning them to ensure even cooking on both sides. Drain on paper towels and coat with granulated sugar using tongs.
Enjoying Your Carnival Treats:
These soft fried donuts are best enjoyed fresh and warm. Serve them alongside your favorite hot beverage for the perfect Carnival indulgence. With this fail-safe recipe and the Tescoma Italia donut mold, you’ll be whipping up batches of these delightful treats all season long!
