Easy Fluffy Kefir Donuts

Soft and fragrant — will remind you of a carefree childhood! The most delicious fluffy kefir donuts are easy and quick to prepare from the simplest and most affordable ingredients. You can serve them with powdered sugar or chocolate, jam or condensed milk — no one will remain indifferent!
cook time: 30 min
Miles Denholm
Easy Fluffy Kefir Donuts

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

472
Calories
37g
Fat
31g
Carbs
5g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Sugar 100 g
Butter (melted) 50 g
Vanillin to taste
Eggs 1 pc
Vegetable oil 400 ml
Baking powder 1 tsp
Flour 400 g
Kefir 200 ml

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make fluffy kefir donuts without yeast, fried in oil in a frying pan? Prepare the necessary products. All ingredients should be at room temperature. You can take kefir of any fat content. Instead of kefir, you can use yogurt. Melt the butter in any convenient way. Read how to do this correctly at the end of the recipe.

Step 2

Step 2
Beat the egg into a bowl.

Step 3

Step 3
Add sugar and vanilla. Vanillin can be replaced with vanilla sugar. Read how to do this correctly in a separate article at the link after the recipe.

Step 4

Step 4
Pour in kefir.

Step 5

Step 5
Pour in warm melted butter, add salt and baking powder. Read about all the nuances of working with baking powder in a separate article, link at the end of the recipe.

Step 6

Step 6
Mix everything quickly and thoroughly.

Step 7

Step 7
Be sure to sift the flour. This will saturate it with oxygen, and the dough will be soft and airy. Add flour gradually, focusing on the desired consistency of the dough. Depending on the quality of flour, you may need a little more or a little less. You can read more about flour and its properties in a separate article, link at the end of the recipe.

Step 8

Step 8
The dough should be soft and slightly sticky. When rolling, try to use a minimal amount of flour so as not to compact the dough. Roll out the layer to a thickness of 1.5 cm.

Step 9

Step 9
If you donʼt have a special donut cutter, use a glass. Dip it lightly into flour and cut out small circles from the dough.

Step 10

Step 10
Find a smaller object (cream tip, small glass, etc.) and cut a circle in the middle of the donut. I used a bottle.

Step 11

Step 11
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Place the donut pieces into the boiling oil. Read below to learn how to choose the right frying pan and oil for frying.

Step 12

Step 12
Once the donuts are golden brown, flip them over with a fork or spatula and fry the other side.

Step 13

Step 13
Place donuts on a plate lined with paper towel to absorb excess fat. The donuts are ready. Bon appetit!

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