Donut

Indulge in the irresistible world of homemade donuts with my tantalizing donut recipe! Picture this: golden brown rings of dough fried to perfection. With just a few simple ingredients like flour, butter, eggs, milk and yeast, you can create your own batch of these delectable treats right in your own kitchen. more. It's a sensory experience like no other, guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your soul. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a curious novice, this donut recipe is sure to captivate your taste buds and ignite your passion for baking. So why wait? Dive into the world of homemade donuts and discover the joy of creating these sweet delights from scratch. Trust me, once you've tasted the magic of homemade donuts, there's no going back.

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Donut Dough

To start, you will need a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment. Begin by combining eggs, milk together in the mixing bowl. Then, add in the flours, yeast, sugar, and salt. Start by mixing on low speed to combine the ingredients, then increase the speed to medium and continue mixing for about 12 minutes. Your goal is for the dough to come off the sides of the bowl and become elastic. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl and the hook as needed during this process. Next, it's time to add cubed butter to the dough. Let the mixer run for an additional 8 minutes until the butter is completely incorporated and the dough is smooth. You can check the internal temperature of the dough, which should be around 77ºF/25ºC. After the mixing process is complete, shape the dough into a round ball and place it in an oiled container. Cover the container and let the dough ferment for about an hour, or until it has doubled in size. Once the dough has proofed, transfer it onto a work surface without adding any extra flour. Degas the dough by gently pressing out the air, then shape it into a tight round ball. Cover the dough and refrigerate it overnight to let the flavors develop and intensify.

Shaping Donuts

Start by taking the chilled dough and transferring it onto a floured surface. Gently deflate the dough to remove any excess air bubbles and then use a rolling pin to roll it out to a thickness of about ½-inch/13mm. Next, use a cookie cutter with a diameter of 3.5-inches/9cm to cut out perfectly round disks from the rolled-out dough. Don't waste any of the dough scraps as you can utilize them to make extra donuts.
The dough can also be scaled out into 2 ounces/60g portions. Shape each portion of dough into tight balls. Cover the dough balls and let them rest for about 10 minutes. This resting period allows the gluten to relax, making the dough easier to work with and shaping the final product. After the rest period, it's time to flatten the dough balls into 3.5-inch diameter disks.
Prepare greased parchment paper squares measuring 4x4-inches/10cm and place each cut-out donut onto a separate parchment paper square. This will prevent the donuts from sticking together during the proofing process. Cover the donuts loosely with plastic wrap to create a warm and humid environment that promotes yeast activity. Allow the donuts to proof for approximately 90 minutes or until they become visibly puffy and airy.

Frying Donuts

Heat up around 3 inches/7cm of oil in a deep pot until it reaches 360ºF/185ºC. Using a candy thermometer is key to ensuring that your oil is at the perfect temperature for frying. Once your oil is hot and ready, it's time to carefully add your donuts, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Frying 2 or 3 donuts at a time will help them cook evenly and achieve that beautiful golden brown color. Fry your donuts on both sides until they are perfectly golden brown, which should only take a few minutes per side. It's important to keep a close eye on them to prevent any burning.

Finishing Donuts

Now, you have the option to coat them in sugar for that classic sweet finish. The sugar will add a delightful crunch and sweetness to your donuts. Donuts can also be filled with a variety of delicious fillings to take them to the next level. Whether you prefer fruity preserves, rich custard, or homemade Nutella, the possibilities are endless when it comes to filling your donuts.

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