Fluffy Homemade Fried Donuts

Airy as feathers, ruddy, very tender! Sweet donuts fried in oil come out perfectly round. They are very fluffy, fragrant and soft. These donuts are as easy to make as possible. They will definitely gather the whole family for tea and delight with their excellent taste!
cook time: 2h
Gavin Tanner
Fluffy Homemade Fried Donuts

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

511
Calories
43g
Fat
25g
Carbs
5g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Salt 2 g
Sugar 50 g
Wheat flour 250 g
Butter 25 g
Milk 150 ml
Eggs (yolk) 1 pc
Vegetable oil 350 g
Yeast 4 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to fry sweet donuts in oil? Prepare the necessary ingredients. Melt the butter in the microwave or in a water bath. Divide the egg into yolk and white. The protein can be put in the refrigerator; it will not be needed. Sift the flour into a deep bowl, add the instant yeast and stir. Read all about yeast in the article at the end of the recipe. Be sure to sift the flour. This will saturate it with oxygen, and the finished donuts will turn out more tender and fluffy.

Step 2

Step 2
In a saucepan, heat the milk until warm, mixed with salt and sugar. The milk should be warm, but not scalding. Pour warm milk into the flour, add melted cooled butter and egg yolk. You can add a whole egg, but with one yolk (without white) the dough will be more tender. You may need less or more flour, depending on its properties. Read more in the article below the steps.

Step 3

Step 3
Knead the dough. For this I used a mixer with spiral attachments, kneading the dough at first speed until it came together into one lump.

Step 4

Step 4
Transfer the dough to a work surface that can be lightly floured if necessary, and knead with your hands for about 7 minutes. The dough turns out soft, pliable and does not stick to your hands. If necessary, you can add flour.

Step 5

Step 5
Form the dough into a ball, place it in a bowl, cover with cling film and leave in a warm place for 1 hour.

Step 6

Step 6
Knead the risen dough and place it on the table.

Step 7

Step 7
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces, form them into balls, cover with cling film and leave to proof for about 10 minutes.

Step 8

Step 8
Next, cut out 8 squares from the parchment. Grease each with vegetable oil. Use your hands to make a hole in the very center of each ball. Place the blanks on the parchment and leave for another 20 minutes. They also need to be covered with cling film to prevent them from airing. This method helps keep the shape of the donuts and prevents them from becoming deformed when placed in oil.

Step 9

Step 9
You can start frying the donuts. To do this, pour refined vegetable oil into a frying pan with high sides (or other suitable container) and heat it strongly over medium heat, but not to a boil. Take the donut along with the parchment, bring it to the very edge of the pan, carefully remove it and place it in the oil. Make the fire moderate. Fry the donuts on one side until browned, about 1 minute.

Step 10

Step 10
Turn the donuts over to the other side and fry for about the same amount of time. Place the finished yeast donuts, fried in a frying pan, on a napkin to absorb excess oil. While still hot, you can sprinkle them with powdered sugar. Bon appetit!

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