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How to Make Donuts
Total time85 min
Prep20 min
Cook65 min
Yield8 servings
DifficultyMedium
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ChefEsraa Salem Al-Samak

How to Make Donuts

Donuts — a clear, detailed, successful homemade recipe. It’s important that the dough rests in two stages. Fry in plenty of oil and decorate with chocolate, powdered sugar, etc.

Donuts — one of the most popular American treats loved by kids and adults alike

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8 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 egg
  • A dash of vanilla
  • 100 grams butter
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon yeast
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • About 1½ cups milk (or adjust to flour type)
  • For chocolate cupcakes, see: Chocolate Cupcakes

Method

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  1. Mix 1 1/2 cups warm milk with 1 1/2 cups flour with the sugar and yeast and let them rise for about a quarter of an hour
  2. Add the egg, vanilla, and butter and mix well, then begin adding flour in batches and knead to obtain a cohesive dough
  3. Roll it out but keep it thick and shape it into donuts — see the picture
  4. Place the pieces on a tray lined with baking paper to rise
  5. When they have risen, fry the donuts in plenty of oil over medium heat
  6. Let them cool before decorating them with melted chocolate or other toppings as desired
  7. Israa Salem Samak
  8. To make chocolate cupcakes, here is the link: Chocolate Cupcake

Recipe tags

DessertsInternationalVegetarianNut freeMediumLong cook

Notes and serving ideas

  • Chocolate Cupcakes

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