SAEDNEWS: How to Make Fluffy Homemade Donuts: 2 Easy Methods, Complete Dough Guide, and Tips for Light, Soft Donuts
According to SAEDNEWS, Homemade donuts are among the most popular and delicious types of pastries worldwide. They are prepared in different countries with various recipes and flavors. Thanks to their soft texture and delightful taste, these beloved treats have fans all around the globe. Here, we will guide you through two simple and practical methods to make homemade donuts.
The quantities below yield approximately 8–9 donuts.
Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
Sugar | 4 tablespoons |
Butter | 50 g |
Eggs | 2 |
Salt | a pinch |
Yeast | 1 tablespoon |
Warm milk | 1 cup |
Flour | 700 g |
Chocolate and sprinkles | for decoration |
Oil | as needed for frying |
Step 1:
Pour half a cup of warm water into a suitable bowl. Add one tablespoon of yeast and stir gently until the yeast dissolves.
Step 2:
Add one teaspoon of sugar to the mixture and stir again. Cover the bowl and leave it in a warm place for 15–30 minutes to activate the yeast.
Step 3:
In a separate bowl, crack two eggs and whisk until smooth and uniform.
Step 4:
Add three tablespoons of sugar and a pinch of salt to the eggs and whisk for about three minutes. Then add room-temperature butter and mix until fully combined.
Step 5:
Pour in the warm milk and stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Step 6:
Add the prepared yeast mixture and stir again until smooth.
Step 7:
Gradually sift in the flour, mixing as you go, until the dough reaches a soft and elastic consistency.
Step 8:
Transfer the dough onto a work surface and knead until it no longer sticks to your hands or the surface.
Step 9:
Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a greased bowl, drizzle a little oil on top, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rest in a warm place for 45–60 minutes.
Step 10:
After resting, the dough should be soft and airy. Knead it lightly on a floured surface, being careful not to add too much flour.
Step 11:
Grease a baking tray lightly. Cut the dough into donut shapes using a special donut cutter. If you don’t have a cutter, you can shape the donuts by hand, although they may not look uniform. Cover with a cloth and let rest for another 30 minutes.
Step 12:
Heat oil in a frying pan until hot. Fry the donuts until golden on both sides. Drain excess oil on paper towels.
Step 13:
For decoration, dip the donuts in melted chocolate and sprinkle with colorful or desired toppings.
Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
Flour | 500 g |
Sugar | 100 g |
Powdered sugar | 200 g |
Thick yogurt | 1 cup (slightly heaping) |
Eggs | 2 |
Melted butter | 100 g |
Cinnamon | 2 tablespoons |
Baking powder | 2 teaspoons |
Baking soda | ½ teaspoon |
Salt | ½ teaspoon |
Step 1:
Crack the eggs into a bowl and set aside.
Step 2:
Add oil and sugar to the eggs and beat at high speed until light and creamy.
Step 3:
In a separate bowl, mix baking powder, salt, and baking soda into the yogurt. Add this mixture to the eggs and stir until smooth.
Step 4:
Gradually add the flour, mixing with a spatula until the dough forms. The dough should be soft but not too sticky or dry.
Step 5:
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 2–3 hours until it doubles in size.
Step 6:
Lightly flour a work surface, roll the dough to about 1 cm thickness, and cut into rings with a round cutter or the rim of a glass. Optionally, use a smaller cutter to make holes in the center.
Step 7:
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the donuts until golden on both sides. Drain excess oil.
Step 8:
Mix powdered sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over both sides of the donuts. For decoration, you can use crushed pistachios or melted chocolate.
Preparation time: about 3 hours
Cooking and resting time: about 5 minutes
Donuts can be served for breakfast, snacks, or dessert
The above recipe serves approximately 10 people
