The Best Raised Doughnut Recipe EVER! | Cupcake Jemma

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar fat content.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can be used to hydrate the dough.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories, while brown sugar adds a deeper flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative, while egg substitutes are often cheaper.

Melt 35 g of vegetable shortening and 35 g of butter in a bowl.

Pour 375 ml of boiling whole milk over the melted fats and stir until completely melted.

Let the mixture cool to lukewarm, about 10 minutes.

Activate 3 teaspoons of quick yeast in 75 ml of warm water (between 35 and 45°C) for 5 minutes until frothy.

In a mixer bowl, combine the activated yeast, lukewarm butter and milk mixture, 50 g of castor sugar, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon of mace, 2 large eggs, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Add 330 g of strong white bread flour to the mixture and mix on low speed, then increase to medium for about 1 minute.

Add the remaining 330 g of flour and repeat the mixing process.

Switch from the paddle attachment to the dough hook and knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it pulls away from the bowl and is doughy.

If the dough is too sticky, add more flour, 50 g at a time, mixing well before adding more.

Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover loosely, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or overnight in the fridge.

After 1 hour, the dough should have doubled in size and be stringy and elastic.

Turn the dough onto a floured work surface and knead lightly.

Roll out the dough to about 3/4 inch thick.

Use two round cookie cutters to cut out doughnut shapes and place them on liberally floured baking sheets.

Do not discard the doughnut holes; they can be fried as well.

To create a warm environment for rising, place the doughnuts in an oven with a dish of freshly boiled water.

Preheat the fat fryer about 10 minutes before frying the doughnuts to reach 365°F (190°C).

Carefully place the doughnuts into the hot oil, frying 2 at a time for about 1 minute on each side until golden brown.

Remove the doughnuts and drain on kitchen paper towels to absorb excess grease.

If doughnuts have risen too much, they may need a little longer in the oil. Use visual cues for golden color.

If any doughnuts stick together, separate them carefully to avoid knocking out air.

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