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Servings: 12 pcs.

Donuts

These donuts are mega nice, delicious, inviting, perfectly round, and a liiiiittle too much! But that doesn't make them any less delicious!! Yum!!
Author: MickiCheng
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cake, Cozy, Sweet, usa
Prep Time: 3 hours
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Metric - US Customary

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale
  • Bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Paper
  • Oven
  • Microwave

Ingredients

Donuts

  • 450 gram Flour approximately
  • 1 package Dry Yeast 11-12 grams
  • 50 gram Sugar
  • 1 pcs. Egg
  • 150 gram Milk warm
  • 50 gram Water lukewarm
  • 35 gram Melted butter
  • 14 gram Oil
  • 3 gram Salt
  • 4 gram Vanilla Extract liquid

Garnish

  • 150 gram Dark chocolate
  • 100 gram Cream
  • 75 gram White chocolate up to 100 grams
  • 75 gram Ruby chocolate up to 100 grams
  • sprinkle
  • Candy

Instructions

Donuts

  • Mix dry yeast with water and let stand for a few minutes until it bubbles.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients, but only half of the flour.
  • Mix using a stand mixer and scrape the sides if necessary.
  • Add the remaining flour little by little.
  • Knead for a few minutes.
  • Let the dough rest covered for 2 hours until it doubles in size.
  • Place the dough on a floured surface, punch it down, and roll it out to 1 cm thickness.
  • Let the dough rest for a few minutes before cutting out the donuts, so it can tighten up. This way, you'll get the roundest donuts.
  • Place the donuts on baking paper and let them rise for another 30-40 minutes.
  • Heat the oil to 175 degrees Celsius (347 degrees Fahrenheit) and fry the donuts for a total of 2-3 minutes.
  • Turn them only once.
  • Let them drain and cool before adding decorations.

Decorations

  • Mix cream and dark chocolate together and melt it in the microwave.
  • Melt white chocolate and ruby chocolate in separate bowls.
  • Dip the donuts in chocolate and decorate with sprinkles and candy!
  • Enjoy!

Notes

PS: Check out the how-to video in highlights on Instagram for rolling method, cutting, frying, etc.

Where do donuts come from?

Donuts are especially known from the USA, but the actual recipe comes from Eastern Europe, where people who emigrated to the USA in the late 1800s brought it with them.

Are donuts and "munkeringe" the same?

Yes, the two things are the same, and "munkeringe" is just the Danish word for donuts. It is believed that the word refers to the monks' characteristic hairstyle.

Why do donuts have a hole in the middle?

It is believed that the tradition of making a hole in the middle comes from the dough not being fully cooked otherwise, resulting in raw dough in the center.

How hot should the oil be when making donuts?

It is best if the oil is around 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit) hot. If it is too cold, the dough absorbs a lot of fat, which can ruin the taste experience. Conversely, if it is too hot, there is a risk that the donut will be hard on the outside but still have raw dough inside.

Which oil is best for deep-frying?

It is best to use neutral-tasting oil, and grape seed oil is preferable. You can also use rapeseed or sunflower oil.

How long can donuts be kept?

Donuts can typically be kept for 1-2 days in an airtight container at room temperature, but if you use cream in your recipe, they should be stored in the refrigerator.

Can you freeze donuts?

You can freeze donuts, but it is recommended not to freeze them with glaze. It is better to thaw them out, then add glaze and decorations.