Homemade fried donuts
Fried donuts are delicious fried dough sweets that are made with flour, sugar, eggs and yeast, acquiring a characteristic shape before being immersed in hot oil until golden brown. Their texture is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and they are often flavored with vanilla, citrus zest or spices before being sprinkled with sugar or glaze to enhance their flavor.
Ingredients
For the mass:
• 2 cups of wheat flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup of milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence (optional)
To fry:
• Vegetable oil (such as sunflower oil) for frying
• Sugar to sprinkle
The preparation of these exquisite fried donuts does not present any significant difficulty, the fundamental requirement being that you have all the ingredients and proceed to carefully follow each of the steps detailed in this meticulous recipe.
Preparation
1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
2. In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the milk, melted butter and vanilla essence (if using). Mix these liquid ingredients well.
3. Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture and mix until a homogeneous dough is formed. If necessary, you can knead a little to make sure all the ingredients are well incorporated.
4. Let the dough rest in the bowl covered with a clean cloth for about 15-20 minutes.
5. While the dough is resting, heat enough oil in a deep pot or skillet to fry the donuts. The oil temperature should be around 170-180°C (340-360°F).
6. After the dough has rested, form small balls with your hands and then make a hole in the center to shape them into donuts.
7. Once the oil is hot, fry the donuts in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Cook each side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
8. Remove the fried donuts with a slotted spoon and place them on absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
9. While the donuts are still hot, you can sprinkle them with sugar to give them a sweet touch.
10. Ready! Now you can enjoy your delicious fried donuts.
Remember that this is a basic recipe, and you can customize it by adding flavors like lemon zest, cinnamon, or even glaze. Enjoy your homemade donuts!
