Homemade Vanilla Donuts

These homemade vanilla donuts are a delightful treat, perfect for a cozy breakfast or as a sweet snack. The dough is made with a blend of milk, instant yeast, white caster sugar, vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract), vanillevla (vanilla custard), an egg, butter, flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. The result is a batch of soft, fluffy donuts with a rich vanilla flavor. These donuts are rolled in crystal sugar for an extra touch of sweetness. Whether you’re an experienced baker or trying donut-making for the first time, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Rich Vanilla Flavor: The combination of vanilla custard and vanilla sugar (or extract) gives these donuts a delightful vanilla taste.
• Perfectly Soft Texture: The dough yields soft, fluffy donuts that are irresistibly good.
• Versatile Treat: Great for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a dessert.

Ingredients:

• For the Dough:
  • 75ml milk
  • 7g instant yeast
  • 25g white caster sugar
  • 16g vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
  • 150g vanillevla (vanilla custard)
  • 1 egg
  • 45g butter, softened
  • 450g flour
  • 16g baking powder
  • 4g salt
• Extra:
  • Crystal sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Warm the milk slightly in a saucepan or microwave, then add the instant yeast. Let it activate for a few minutes.
2. In a large bowl, mix the activated yeast mixture with the white caster sugar, vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract), vanilla custard, egg, and softened butter. Mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
5. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
6. Once risen, roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thickness.
7. Cut out donuts using a donut cutter or a large and a small round cutter. Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let them rise again until puffy.
8. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the donuts in batches, flipping once, until golden brown.
9. Remove the donuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
10. While still warm, roll the donuts in crystal sugar.
11. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy these homemade vanilla donuts, a delightful treat that’s sure to bring smiles! 🍩🍦🤍