HOW TO MAKE DONUTS AT HOME | SIMPLE AND EASY HOMEMADE DONUTS | Doughnut RECIPE

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and can be healthier.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy alternative, while water is cost-effective.

Measure 4 cups of all-purpose flour accurately using the correct method.

Add 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of instant dry yeast, and grate in 1/2 seed of nutmeg into a mixing bowl and combine.

In a separate bowl, add 2 eggs and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, then mix together.

Gradually add 1/2 cup of milk (or water) to the egg mixture while mixing.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients until a smooth dough forms, which takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

If the dough is too sticky or too dry, adjust by adding more liquid or flour as needed.

Once smooth, add 4 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter and mix for another 10 minutes.

Rub some oil on the surface of the mixing bowl to prevent sticking, then cover with film wrap and let it proof in a warm place for about 45 minutes or until doubled in size.

After 45 minutes, punch down the dough to remove air bubbles and knead for an additional 5 to 7 minutes.

Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and shape it into medium-sized balls without using a rolling pin.

Cover the shaped dough balls with film wrap and let them rise for another 5 minutes.

Create a small hole in the center of each ball using a small object like a bottle cap or tomato.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan and test the temperature with a small piece of dough.

Once the oil is hot enough, fry the donuts on medium to high heat for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Transfer the fried donuts to a metal rack to cool completely before serving.

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