I know you might have heard this sentence probably a hundred times—or more. But you have to try before you deny this recipe. Doughnuts are some of the tastiest treats humanity has been bestowed with. There’s nothing that a doughnut can’t fix. And, I am talking about all sorts of doughnuts, especially the glazed ones, as they are everyone’s favourite, right? So, let’s have a look at a recipe that has helped a lot of people in perfecting the art of making doughnuts.
Gather Your Ingredients and Utensils
First up, you need all the ingredients to make the mouthwatering doughnuts. And I am talking about the bowls, spatula, all-purpose flour, etc. Before starting the process, it’s important to gather all the things on the counter so you don’t have to run around the kitchen in a panicked mode. Here’s a list of utensils you’ll need:
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring jugs, cups, and spoons
- Fork
- Stand mixer
- Spatula
- Cling film
- Rolling pin
- Biscuit or Doughnut cutter
- Pastry brush
- Baking trays
And here are the ingredients you’ll be adding:
- Whole milk
- All-purpose flour
- Water
- Oil (for frying)
- Baking soda
- Yeast
- Salt and Sugar
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
- Syrup or sugar (for topping)
Start Prepping the Dough
Now that you have gathered all the ingredients and utensils, it’s time to prepare the dough. The recipe I am about to share can serve up to 18 people, so if you are looking to make doughnuts for a few people, just make sure to measure the ingredients correctly. Use sealed food packaging for freshness and safety if you need to send these to your loved ones. Here are the measurements you need for the recipe:
- ⅜ cup of milk
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting
In a separate bowl, add lukewarm water and mix around 8 grams of yeast. You will be adding that later to the mixture of the dough. Mix your dry ingredients before slowly adding the wet ones, and knead the dough unless you feel like it’s just the perfect amount of softness.
Trust me, kneading the dough for a long time is going to give you the best flavour. This recipe is for the simple doughnuts you find at any bakery down the street. Let the dough rest for at least thirty minutes, for it to rise properly.
Give Your Dough the Perfect Shape
Now that the dough has rested for quite some time, it’s time to start the magic. Most people take small pieces of the dough, roll them with a rolling pin and join the sides. But why do that when you can just roll the dough and use a cute cutter to cut the shapes? You can do any shape, but honestly, they do look good with a circle. Wait for a few minutes after you have shaped the doughnuts.
If these turn out to be everyone’s favourite, maybe you should think of it as a business and get mini donut packaging for your bakery. Who knows, you may become the next favourite baker in town.
Preheat the Oven to Ensure Even Baking
Before you start putting your doughnuts in the baking tray, preheat the oven to about 220°C. By doing so, you can ensure the doughnuts are just the perfect amount of softness and crispiness.
Line the Doughnuts in a Baking Tray
It’s time to add the doughnuts to the oven. Start by layering the baking tray with parchment paper. Carefully place the doughnuts. Remember that you need to put enough space between each piece for every doughnut to rise perfectly.
Add a maximum of 6 doughnuts if the tray is large. If you have two trays, use them and bake the doughnuts together for even baking. Keep them inside for around 10 to 12 minutes maximum. Keep on checking the doughnuts to avoid any burning.
Make the Glaze or any Topping You Want
Your doughnuts are done, and it’s time to make the glaze. I have seen many people just using powdered sugar as icing on their doughnuts. All that you need for that is powdered sugar and sprinkling magic. But you can also add chocolate syrup or the glaze. And if you are on a gluten-free diet, you can also make gluten-free mini ricotta doughnuts for your family or yourself at home.
All you need is a mixture of cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Dip your doughnuts inside the bowl in a way that they only glaze on one side. For colours, you can add food-safe colouring in different flavours such as green apple or strawberry.
Enjoy Your Doughnuts with a Cup of Hot Chocolate
This is one simple recipe that will provide you with delicious doughnuts. All that you need to know while making doughnuts is that you must have patience. Measure the ingredients right and follow each part to get the perfect crispiness.
Serve the doughnuts on a plate or dish, however you desire and taste them. You can also make a cup of hot chocolate or coffee with these doughnuts. Now you know what to make when you have friends over.