Donna Recipe

Mak Erot

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Apr 06, 2025

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Donna's Delightful Doughnut Recipe: A Sweet Treat for Any Occasion

This recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Whether it's for a weekend brunch, a kids' party, or just a simple mid-week treat, these doughnuts are sure to be a hit! This recipe focuses on achieving that perfect balance of fluffy inside and crispy outside that makes doughnuts so irresistible. Let's get started!

Ingredients You'll Need:

For the Dough:

• 1 cup warm milk (around 105-115°F)
• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 - 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-4 tablespoons milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: Sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or other toppings

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Getting Started: Activating the Yeast

1. Bloom the yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. This ensures your yeast is alive and ready to work its magic. If it doesn't foam, your yeast may be old and you'll need a fresh packet.

Mixing the Dough:

2. Add wet ingredients: Add the egg and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Whisk until well combined.

3. Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms.

4. Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. If it's too sticky, add a little more flour, a tablespoon at a time.

5. First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1 ½ hours, or until doubled in size.

Shaping and Frying the Doughnuts:

6. Punch down the dough: Gently punch down the risen dough to release the air.

7. Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about ½ inch thickness.

8. Cut out the doughnuts: Use a doughnut cutter (or a biscuit cutter and a smaller round cutter for the hole) to cut out the doughnuts.

9. Second rise (optional): Place the doughnuts on a baking sheet lightly dusted with flour, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for another 20-30 minutes. This step improves texture.

10. Fry the doughnuts: Heat about 3 inches of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C). Carefully fry the doughnuts in batches for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown.

Glazing and Decorating:

11. Make the glaze: While the doughnuts are cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.

12. Glaze the doughnuts: Dip each cooled doughnut into the glaze, allowing excess glaze to drip off.

13. Decorate (optional): Sprinkle with sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or any other desired toppings while the glaze is still wet.

Tips for Doughnut Success:

• Don't overcrowd the pan: Fry the doughnuts in batches to ensure even cooking and prevent the oil temperature from dropping too much.
• Check the oil temperature: Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature. Too hot and they'll burn, too cool and they'll be greasy.
• Let them cool completely: Before glazing, allow the doughnuts to cool completely to prevent the glaze from melting.

Enjoy your homemade Donna's Delightful Doughnuts! They are best served fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two.