The Sweet Story Behind Simple Donuts
These delectable sugar-coated donuts represent the essence of quick home baking – transforming simple ingredients into a mouth-watering treat that’s perfect for any time of day. Originating from traditional European pastry techniques, these donuts bring comfort and joy in just a few simple steps.
Ingredients
Dough Base
- Water: 108g
- US: 1/2 cup
- Metric: 108 ml
- Milk: 108g
- US: 1/2 cup
- Metric: 108 ml
- Butter: 87g
- US: 3.1 oz
- Metric: 87g
- Vanilla Sugar: 10g
- US: 2 tsp
- Metric: 10g
- Salt: Pinch
- Flour: 130g
- US: 1 cup
- Metric: 130g
Additional Ingredients
- Eggs: 3 large
- US: 3 large eggs
- Metric: 150g
- Granulated Sugar: For coating
- Vegetable Oil: For frying
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare Dough Base
- Combine water and milk in pan
- Add butter, vanilla sugar, salt
- Heat until butter melts
- Bring to boil
- Add Flour
- Add flour all at once
- Stir vigorously over heat
- Mix until dough forms smooth ball
- Remove from heat
- Cool 5 minutes
- Incorporate Eggs
- Add eggs one at a time
- Mix thoroughly after each addition
- Ensure smooth, glossy consistency
- Frying Process
- Heat oil on low temperature
- Drop small portions of dough
- Fry 3-5 minutes
- Rotate for even browning
- Finishing
- Remove from oil
- Drain excess oil
- Roll in granulated sugar
- Coat evenly
Cooking Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20-25 small donuts
- Frying Temperature: Low heat
Nutritional Information (Per Donut)
- Calories: 80-100
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fat: 5-6g
- Sugar: 5g
Expert Cooking Tips
- Maintain consistent low oil temperature
- Use room temperature eggs
- Don’t overcrowd frying pan
- Shake off excess sugar for clean coating
Variations and Substitutions
- Add cinnamon to sugar coating
- Fill with jam or cream
- Use alternative sweeteners
- Experiment with flavored sugars
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I bake instead of fry? Yes, but texture will differ
- How long do they stay fresh? Best consumed same day
- Can I freeze the dough? Prepare, freeze before frying
- Gluten-free option? Use gluten-free flour blend
- Egg-free alternatives? Challenging, requires special adaptation
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
- Best fresh and warm
- Store in airtight container
- Consume within 24 hours
- Reheat briefly in oven
Enjoy these sweet, pillowy donuts with your favorite coffee or tea!
