Method
1. Make the dough:
Combine cake flour, warm milk, egg, salt, yeast, butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl.
Mix until a soft dough forms, adding milk gradually to get the right consistency.
2. Knead and rise:
Knead the dough for 10–15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place in a dish, cover with cling film, and let rise for 2 hours or until doubled in size.
3. Shape the doughnuts:
Roll dough to desired thickness.
Use a doughnut cutter for classic shapes, or shape into strips (for cream doughnuts) or small balls (for jam doughnuts).
Let the shaped dough rise for 1–2 hours until puffed.
4. Fry the doughnuts:
Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to medium-high heat.
Fry doughnuts until golden brown on both sides. Avoid low heat to prevent greasiness.
Drain on paper towels and cool slightly before decorating.
Variations & Fillings
Cream Doughnuts:
Cut fried doughnuts halfway through.
Pipe fresh whipped cream inside.
Decorate with a glazed cherry and dust with icing sugar.
Sugar Doughnuts:
Mix sugar and cinnamon powder.
Toss warm doughnuts in the mixture evenly.
Glazed Doughnuts:
Mix icing sugar with water for a glaze.
Add vanilla essence or food coloring if desired.
Dip half of each cooled doughnut in glaze and decorate with sprinkles.
Jam Doughnuts:
Toss fried doughnuts in sugar-cinnamon mix.
Make a small hole and fill with jam using a piping bag.
Coffee Doughnuts:
Mix icing sugar, butter, coffee, and melted chocolate for a rich glaze.
Dip doughnuts in glaze and drizzle with white chocolate.
Tips for Success
Use warm milk to activate yeast.
Maintain medium-high oil heat to get golden, non-greasy doughnuts.
Let dough rise twice for light, fluffy texture.
Customize toppings and fillings to your taste.
Serve fresh or store airtight for up to 2 days.
Fun Variations
Chocolate-Dipped Doughnuts: Dip tops in melted chocolate, add nuts or sprinkles.
Maple Bacon Doughnuts: Top glazed doughnuts with crumbled bacon and maple syrup.
Lemon Cream Doughnuts: Fill with lemon curd and top with lemon glaze.
Conclusion
Homemade doughnuts are a fun and delicious treat you can customize endlessly. Whether classic sugar-coated, jam-filled, or coffee-glazed, this recipe helps you create bakery-quality doughnuts at home. Enjoy the process and the sweet rewards!
Happy baking!
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