Treat yourself to the ultimate comfort food with these classic homemade donuts. They're the perfect balance of a crispy shell and a fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth center that donut aficionados will adore.
Ingredients:
- 45 g butter, melted to a liquid whisper
- 7 g active dry yeast
- 350-375 g all-purpose flour (adjust as needed for the dough)
- 1 large egg, the promise of richness
- 150 ml milk, lukewarm like a tropical lagoon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, the essence of sweetness
- A pinch of salt, the flavor enhancer
- 60 g sugar, the sweet symphony
- Vegetable oil, for deep-frying dreams
- Chocolate glaze of choice (dark or milk), the final flourish
- 1 tsp butter, for the glaze's silky finish
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, unite the yeast, flour, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, blend the melted butter, egg, warm milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then knead into a dough that's as smooth as velvet and elastic. If it's sticky, call upon more flour.
- Let the dough rest under a warm blanket until it grows twofold, about an hour.
- On a floured stage, roll the dough to a thickness of 1.5 cm.
- With a round cutter, shape the donuts, and with a smaller one, sculpt the holes. Re-knead the scraps for more donuts.
- Allow the shaped donuts a second rise, a half-hour nap until they're plump.
- Warm the oil in a pot to a gentle 160-170°C, ready for frying.
- Fry the donuts to a golden hue, a quick dip on each side.
- Lift the donuts onto a paper towel to shed excess oil and cool.
- Prepare the chocolate glaze, stirring in a teaspoon of butter for a satiny dip.
- Coat the donuts with the glaze, then wait for the magic to set.
Dive into the sweet embrace of these classic homemade donuts, a nostalgic nod to simple pleasures. Whether it's a special treat or a sweet surprise, these donuts are sure to bring smiles. Enjoy your delicious creation! 🍩👩🏻🍳
