Homemade Donut Dough Recipe
Who doesn’t love a freshly baked or fried donut? While many of us are accustomed to picking up a box from a nearby store or bakery, there’s nothing quite like making your own. Homemade donuts offer a unique satisfaction that store-bought ones just can’t replicate. This recipe is the perfect starting point for any donut enthusiast. Whether you opt to fry or bake your treats, the results will be delightful. Let’s dive into the recipe.
Ingredients:
- 300 grams of wheat flour
- 15 grams of yeast
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 80 grams of sugar
- 2 eggs
- 250 milliliters of water
- Half a tablespoon of salt
- If frying, oil for frying. If baking, you can lightly coat with butter if you don’t have parchment paper.
Instructions:
- Preparation: Begin by sifting the flour. Once sifted, combine it with sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Mixing Wet Ingredients: Create a well in the center of the flour mixture. Into this, add the melted butter (which can be melted in a microwave) and the eggs. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until smooth and free of lumps.
- Hydrating the Dough: Gradually add the water to the mixture, continuously stirring. Once the ingredients are combined, start kneading the dough with your hands.
- Resting the Dough: When the dough no longer sticks to your hands, shape it into a ball. Cover it with cling film and set it aside for an hour, allowing it to rise and double in size.
- Shaping the Donuts: After the dough has rested, flour your work surface. Roll out the dough until it’s thin. Then, using a donut cutter or a similarly shaped tool, cut out your donuts.
- Second Rest: Once your donuts are shaped, cover them and let them rest for an additional 30 minutes. It’s beneficial to let them sit in a warm location during this time.
- Cooking Your Donuts: Here, you have two options:
- Frying: If you’re frying your donuts, heat a generous amount of oil in a frying pan. Once the oil is hot, fry the donuts until they’re golden brown on both sides. After frying, place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Baking: If you prefer baking, grease a baking tray with butter and sprinkle it with flour. Place your donuts on the tray and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for about 10 minutes.
- Final Touches: After cooking, let your donuts cool down. Then, it’s time for the fun part – decorating! You can sprinkle them with powdered sugar and cinnamon, glaze them, or fill them with jam, dulce de leche, chocolate, or any other favorite filling. Whichever way you choose, they’re bound to be scrumptious!
There you have it! Homemade donuts made easy. Perfect for a weekend treat, a gathering with friends, or just because you deserve something sweet. Enjoy your baking (or frying) adventure!
