Doughnuts

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A variety of colorful doughnuts with sprinkles and glazes on a wooden table.

Delicious Homemade Doughnuts Recipe

If you’re craving warm, fresh doughnuts filled with your favorite jam, look no further! This homemade doughnut recipe is simple, using common ingredients like flour, milk, and eggs, and takes you through the delightfully rewarding process of frying your own doughnuts. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat, these doughnuts will have your family begging for more!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (250 g) bread flour
  • 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) warm milk
  • 1 oz (25 g) fresh yeast or 2 ¼ teaspoons (7 g) dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) granulated sugar plus 1 teaspoon for yeast
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon rum (optional)
  • Vegetable oil or lard for frying
  • Homemade jam for filling
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Directions:

  1. Crumble the yeast into a bowl, add one teaspoon of sugar and ⅓ cup (100 ml) of warm milk. Stir lightly and leave it in a warm place for 10-15 minutes until it forms a foam.
  2. In a large bowl, mix both flours, salt, and the remaining sugar. Make a hole in the center of the mixture.
  3. Pour the fermented yeast into the hole, then add the egg yolks, remaining milk, melted butter, lemon zest, and rum if desired. Knead for at least 10 minutes until you achieve a smooth and not sticky dough.
  4. Lightly dust the dough with flour, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until it has doubled in volume.
  5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of about ½ inch (1-1.5 cm). Cut out circles using a glass or a cookie cutter.
  6. Gather the remaining dough, knead again, and cut out additional circles.
  7. Arrange the doughnuts on a floured surface, cover them, and let them rise for an additional 20-30 minutes.
  8. Heat a thick layer of oil or lard (at least 1-1.5 inches (3-4 cm) deep) to around 320-340 °F (160-170 °C).
  9. Make a hole in the center of each doughnut. Insert the doughnuts into the hot oil with the hole facing down and fry covered until golden brown for about 2-3 minutes.
  10. Carefully turn them and fry the other side until golden brown as well.
  11. Remove the doughnuts with a slotted spoon and place them on absorbent paper to cool.
  12. Dust the cooled doughnuts with powdered sugar and serve.
  13. Once cooled, fill the doughnuts with your favorite homemade jam.

How to Serve Doughnuts

These delicious doughnuts are perfect for serving warm, dusted with powdered sugar, and filled with your preferred jam. Pair them with a nice cup of coffee or tea for a delightful breakfast or snack. You can also experiment with different fillings such as custard or chocolate for variety. Enjoy the satisfying experience of indulging in your homemade treats!