Classic Homemade Donuts: A Sweet Delight for All Ages

Immerse yourself in the world of homemade baking with these classic homemade donuts, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. These donuts are soft, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweet, offering a delicious treat that's sure to make everyone smile. Made from scratch with simple ingredients, these donuts are then fried to perfection and dipped in melted chocolate for an added layer of decadence.

Why you'll love it:

These donuts are a fantastic project for any home baker looking to recreate a bakery favorite from the comfort of their kitchen. The process of making the dough, letting it rise, and shaping the donuts provides a fun and engaging baking experience. The end result is a batch of freshly made, warm donuts that deliver superior taste and texture to store-bought. Whether eaten plain, sprinkled with sugar or coated in chocolate, these donuts are sure to be a hit.

Perfect occasion:

These homemade donuts are perfect for a variety of occasions. Serve them at the breakfast buffet, as a special treat at brunch, or as a sweet snack at a family gathering. They're also perfect for kids' parties or as a comforting snack on a lazy weekend morning. Donuts are universally loved, and making them at home allows you to customize them with your favorite toppings or glazes.

Decorating Tips:

For a festive touch, sprinkle chocolate-dipped donuts with sprinkles, crushed nuts or coconut flakes before the chocolate sets. You can also experiment with different frostings, like vanilla, strawberry, or caramel, and add coloring to the frosting for a vibrant finish. Drizzled with white or dark chocolate over donuts can add a professional touch to their appearance.

Ingredients:

• 600g flour
• 1 cube of yeast (about 42g)
• 200 ml lukewarm milk
• 2 eggs
• 50g of sugar
• 50g melted butter
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 liter of oil for frying
• 300 g of chocolate to melt

Method:

1. Prepare the dough: Place the flour in a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center. Pour the lukewarm milk into the well, add the yeast and 10 g of sugar, and mix these ingredients in the well. Let sit for 10 minutes. Then add the eggs, remaining sugar, melted butter and salt to the bowl and knead everything into a smooth dough. Let the dough rise for 45 minutes in a warm place.
2. Shape the donuts: Once the dough has risen, turn it out on a floured surface and use a donut cutter to shape the donuts. Let these shaped donuts rise for an additional 30 minutes.
3. Fry the donuts: Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large deep frying pan to 175°C (347°F). Carefully place the donuts in the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove from oil and drain on absorbent paper.
4. Decorate: Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of simmering water (double boiler method). Dip each donut in the melted chocolate and let them set on a cooling rack. You can optionally add additional toppings while the chocolate is still wet.

Enjoy your classic homemade donuts, a delicious treat that brings the bakery right to your kitchen!