Homemade Wine Donuts: Grandma’s Recipe That Never Fails! They are a classic of homemade pastry, simple to prepare and with an unmistakable flavor. A dive into tradition, these crumbly and fragrant donuts are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or to accompany afternoon tea. Let’s discover together how to prepare them at home, following this easy and quick recipe.
Basic Ingredients
To prepare wine donuts, you will need a few simple ingredients: flour, sugar, yeast, white or red wine, olive oil, yeast, and a pinch of salt. The choice of wine can slightly influence the final flavor: white wine will make the donuts more delicate, while red wine will give a stronger taste.
Step-by-Step Preparation
The preparation is very simple. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and knead until you get a homogeneous and soft dough, let it rise for the necessary time. Shape into logs, rolling them into rings, and cook them in water. Drain on absorbent paper, sprinkle with granulated sugar, and then bake in the oven. Wine donuts are a sweet that brings back childhood memories and never goes out of style. Making them at home is a simple and rewarding experience that will allow you to enjoy a sweet made with your hands.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 6 Hours
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 20 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
- Energy 161.62 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 26.41 (g) of which sugars 3.56 (g)
- Proteins 5.24 (g)
- Fat 3.73 (g) of which saturated 0.82 (g)of which unsaturated 0.75 (g)
- Fibers 1.01 (g)
- Sodium 327.01 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 60 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 4 cups cups all-purpose flour (270 W)
- 1 tsp tsp dry yeast
- 0.5 cup cup red wine
- 3 tbsp tbsp sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp tsp salt
- 3 tbsp tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp tsp liqueur (your choice)
- 1 lemon (grated zest)
Tools
- Stand Mixer Kitchenaid Stand Mixer I Artisan I Tilt-Head Food Processor with 3 Accessories I 4.8 Liters, Empire Red
- Parchment Paper Cuki Natural Baking Paper, 33 x 38cm, 20 Sheets
- Bowls Praknu Airtight Food Containers in Glass – Set of 4 – With Lid – 500 ml Capacity – BPA Free – Freezer and Microwave Safe – Dishwasher Safe
Steps for homemade wine donuts
In a bowl or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, place the flour with the eggs and 45 ml of red wine, mix. Add the sugar and continue mixing for about 4 minutes. At this point, add the yeast and the remaining wine, let it absorb. Pour the liqueur, add the salt, and knead for 5 minutes. Add the oil and grated lemon zest, knead until everything is combined. Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest in the fridge for 3/4 hours
Remove the dough from the fridge and divide it into small pieces of about 40 g, then stretch them between your hands to create sausages about 6 inches long. Close them into rings and place them on a baking tray, cover, and let them rise for about 2 hours at room temperature. In the meantime, bring a pot of water to a boil and gently immerse the donuts a few at a time, for about 1 minute. Drain them, roll them in sugar, and place them again on the baking tray lined with parchment paper, bake in a hot oven at 392°F for 12 minutes
Storage, variations, tips for homemade wine donuts
Wine donuts are an excellent starting point for creating many variants. You can add anise seeds, grated orange zest, or cinnamon to the batter for an extra touch of flavor. Additionally, you can replace granulated sugar with powdered sugar for a more elegant finish. They keep for several days in an airtight container
