Sugar Donuts

Name: Sugar Donuts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 125 g of flour; 25 g of sugar; 1/2 packet of baking powder; 1 pinch of salt; 1/2 eggs; 60 ml of milk; 15 g of butter; 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract; vegetable oil; 50 g of granulated sugar

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These leavened dough doughnuts are fried in oil, then rolled in sugar. 🍩 They have an airy texture and should be eaten soon after frying.

Total time: 35 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Rest: 1 h
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.60

By the CookinBreak team

Goes well with

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As a main

Christmas Stuffed Roast Turkey

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To drink

Cranberry Orange Cocktail

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

400kcal

Protein6 g6%
Carbs68 g67%
Fat12 g27%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

🍩 For an extra indulgent touch, you can also add a chocolate or vanilla glaze to your donuts after rolling them in granulated sugar. It adds a smooth texture and an even more delicious taste to your donuts. 🍫✨

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

Fried donuts lose their texture and fluffiness after freezing/thawing.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Donuts soften and quickly lose their texture and fluffiness after cooking.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Same day

The dough is best fresh. Fry and glaze just before eating for the best quality.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Donuts are best fresh. Reheating in the microwave makes them rubbery. The oven or air fryer at 120°C for 5-7 minutes can restore them slightly, but the texture remains altered.

Variations

Roll the donuts in sugar mixed with cinnamon.
Top them with a chocolate or powdered sugar glaze instead of the sugar.
Fry the holes as little doughnut holes.

Mistakes to avoid

Frying in oil that is too hot or not hot enough: they burn or turn greasy. Aim for 180 °C, using a kitchen thermometer.
Rolling the dough too thin: the donuts lack fluffiness. Keep it about 1.5 cm thick.
Rolling them in sugar when cold: it doesn't stick. Do it while they are still warm.

Frequently asked questions

What temperature should I fry donuts at?

At 180 °C. Use a kitchen thermometer to check the oil. If it is too hot, it burns the outside before the inside is cooked; if it is not hot enough, the donuts soak up the oil and turn greasy.

What should I do with the donut holes?

Fry them too, like little doughnut holes, for a few moments on each side, then roll them in sugar. They cook faster than the donuts, so watch them closely in the hot oil.

How can I do this without a kitchen thermometer?

Drop a small piece of dough into the oil: it should sizzle, rise to the surface and turn golden gradually without burning. Adjust the heat accordingly before frying the donuts, a few at a time.

How do I avoid greasy donuts?

Fry at the right temperature, don't overcrowd the pot, and drain the donuts on paper towels as soon as they come out of the oil. Then roll them in sugar while they are still warm.