These extra soft and fluffy donuts are the perfect indulgence for any sweet tooth. Light, airy, and melt-in-your-mouth, these homemade donuts are topped with a variety of delicious decorations, making them both beautiful and irresistible. Whether you’re a fan of rich milk chocolate, creamy white chocolate, or colorful sprinkles, these donuts can be customized with your favorite toppings, like crushed cookies, chocolate drizzles, or candy pieces. The dough itself is rich and buttery, with just the right hint of sweetness, making each bite pure bliss. Whether you’re making them for a party, a special treat, or just to satisfy a craving, these donuts are sure to become a household favorite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
You’ll love these donuts for their perfect balance of softness and sweetness. The dough is enriched with butter and eggs, creating a fluffy, tender texture that is much lighter than store-bought donuts. The customizable toppings allow you to get creative, whether you’re sprinkling on crushed cookies, drizzling melted chocolate, or adding colorful sprinkles. These donuts are versatile, fun to decorate, and make for an impressive homemade treat. Plus, you can enjoy them fresh out of the fryer or bake them for a lighter option. Whether you prefer classic milk chocolate, white chocolate, or a mix of both, you’ll have a blast making (and eating) these donuts.
Perfect Occasion:
These donuts are perfect for celebrations, weekend brunches, or just as an afternoon treat. They’re a great choice for birthdays, bake sales, or even as a fun activity with kids, who will love decorating them with their favorite toppings. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or just enjoying a cozy day at home, these donuts bring joy and sweetness to any occasion. Their soft, fluffy texture makes them an irresistible treat, especially when topped with a variety of fun decorations like crushed cookies, candy, or sprinkles.
Decoration Tips:
For a visually stunning batch of donuts, melt milk chocolate and white chocolate in separate bowls. Once the donuts have cooled slightly, dip half in the milk chocolate and half in the white chocolate for a beautiful contrast. Sprinkle the donuts with colorful sprinkles, crushed cookies (like speculoos or Oreos), or candy pieces. You can also drizzle additional melted chocolate over the top for an extra indulgent touch. For a more sophisticated look, you might try adding a few chopped nuts or dusting the donuts with powdered sugar. Play around with different toppings to create a variety of flavors and textures that suit your taste.
Ingredients for the Dough
- 400g all-purpose flour (T45)
- 15g fresh baker’s yeast (or 1 tablespoon of dry yeast, 8g)
- 50g sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 40g softened butter
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 120ml warm milk
For the Toppings
- Milk chocolate (melted)
- White chocolate (melted)
- Chocolate sprinkles, colorful sprinkles, crushed speculoos, or any other toppings you like
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, dissolve the fresh yeast in the warm milk. Let it sit for a few minutes until it becomes foamy. If using dry yeast, mix it directly with the warm milk.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the softened butter, the whole egg, the egg yolk, and the milk-yeast mixture. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes, either by hand or using a stand mixer, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down to remove the air and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1 cm thickness. Use a donut cutter or two round cutters (one large and one small for the center) to cut out donut shapes.
- Place the donuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover them with a cloth, and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large pot to 180°C (350°F). Fry the donuts in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Once the donuts are cool enough to handle, dip them in melted milk chocolate or white chocolate and decorate with your favorite toppings, such as sprinkles, crushed cookies, or chocolate chips.
- Let the chocolate set for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy!
