
Vanilla Doughnuts
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Doughnuts are a classic treat made with all purpose flour, granulated sugar, butter, eggs and milk, flavoured with pure vanilla extract. The doughnuts are finished with a dusting of confectioners' sugar. With just 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking time, this recipe suits anyone looking for a straightforward homemade doughnut that can be made in under an hour.
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Ingredients
- 400all-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 100 mlmilk
- 5 mlpure vanilla extract
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 180°C.
Tip: Use a thermometer to ensure the correct temperature.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to remove any lumps.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 4
Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth dough forms.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the dough.
- 5
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Tip: Use a kneading attachment if you have one.
- 6
Cut the dough into 6 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
Tip: Use a cookie scoop or your hands to make sure the dough balls are even.
- 7
Heat the oil in the frying pan to 180°C.
Tip: Use a thermometer to ensure the correct temperature.
- 8
Fry the dough balls for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
Tip: Use a slotted spoon to remove the doughnuts from the oil.
- 9
Drain the doughnuts on paper towels and let them cool for 5 minutes.
Tip: This will help the doughnuts to set and prevent them from breaking.
- 10
To make the vanilla cream, beat the confectioners' sugar and butter together until smooth and creamy.
Tip: Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- 11
Pipe the vanilla cream into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
Tip: Make sure the tip is clean and free of any lumps.
- 12
Insert the tip of the piping bag into the side of each doughnut and fill with the vanilla cream.
Tip: Make sure to fill the doughnuts evenly and not too full.
- 13
Top the doughnuts with confectioners' sugar.
Tip: Use a sifter or a fine-mesh sieve to dust the sugar evenly.
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