Doughnuts: Baking

Doughnuts!

 

I'm actually surprised that these came out the way I hoped the would! It was so much fun decorating these doughnuts, and they were surprisingly simple to make (except from the kneading of the dough which was a workout in itself!) So if you like doughnuts (why wouldn't you?) then stay tuned.

 

 

Ingredient's you will need:

• 2 packets of dried active baking yeast 
• 60ml of warm water (from the tap)
• 355ml milk
• 100g caster sugar
• 2 eggs
• 70g melted butter
• 625g plain flour

Method:

First of all, add all of the dry ingredients (half the flour, sugar and yeast) into a bowl and gently mix. Then add all of the wet ingredients and combine together, then add the rest of the flour to make it into a ball of dough.

You will then need to knead the dough for about 15 minutes ( I know, I know, sounds like a lot of effort, but it helps make the doughnuts nice and fluffy)

  To knead the dough, you should push the dough away from you (like you're stretching it) and the fold it back on itself. If you're confused on what to do then click here to help you get a visual on what to do.



 

Then, turn your oven on to 35 C. This most probably will not be marked on your oven so just do what I did and guess! Or, you could find a warm spot in your house for example by a radiator or in the airing cupboard. This is to prove your dough and make it rise. Put your dough in a bowl and cover with cling film and leave to prove for 45 minutes.

 

Once the 45 minutes is up, take the dough out and roll it out until it is the width of your thumb. Then take the desired shape/size and cut out your doughnuts.

Then place them on a baking tray and leave to prove for another 25 minutes. When they have 10 minutes left to prove, heat 700ml of oil in a deep frying pan.

 

Then carefully drop your doughnuts into the oil and cook until brown on both sides. This will only take a few minutes.

If you would like yours sugar-coated then dip in sugar straight after cooking.

I also decorated mine with melted chocolate and sprinkles, but you can decorate yours however!

 

 

Hope you enjoyed this blog, feel free to comment any questions!