The Easter oil donuts are made with olive oil shortcrust pastry, a healthier and more natural dough.
It’s a recipe without butter, so even those who are lactose intolerant can enjoy these simple Easter cookies.
They are simple and quick donuts to prepare and enjoy any time of the year, but for Easter celebrations, you can make them more festive by adding sprinkles and colorful chocolate eggs.
These sweets are prepared with olive oil shortcrust pastry for sweets but you can also make them with a simple Light shortcrust pastry with little butter.
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- Rest time: 15 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 15
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Easter, All seasons
Ingredients
- olive oil shortcrust pastry
- to taste milk and butter (for brushing)
- to taste brown sugar
- to taste colored sprinkles
- to taste colored Easter eggs
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Brush
- 1 Baking Tray
- 1 oven
Steps
In a bowl, beat the eggs well with the sugar, add the grated lemon zest, then gradually add the oil (use light olive oil to avoid strong aftertastes or sunflower or corn oil), the yeast, and slowly the flour. Initially, use a whisk or a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients well, then when the dough becomes more firm, move to a surface and knead well with your hands until it becomes smooth and homogeneous.
Let the dough rest for about 10-15 minutes in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap
After the necessary time, the olive oil shortcrust pastry is ready to use
After preparing the olive oil shortcrust pastry and letting it rest, break off small pieces of dough, extend them with your hands to form cords, twist them together, close into donut shapes, and sprinkle with brown sugar.
Or brush with milk and melted butter, then sprinkle with colored sprinkles
Bake the donuts in a fan oven at 356°F (180°C) for about 15 minutes.
Remove the Easter Oil Donuts when they are nicely golden, let them cool, then decorate with mixed colored eggs for Easter.
The cooking time depends on your oven’s strength and the thickness of the donuts.
Storage
The donuts can be stored in a tin for about 10 days.
FAQ
Can I use shortcrust pastry with butter?
Yes, of course, if you’re not lactose intolerant, you can use any butter shortcrust pastry. (Light shortcrust pastry with little butter)
Can I use lactose-free butter?
Yes, of course, lactose-free butter is also fine, but use 30 grams more than olive oil.
Can I cover a part with melted dark chocolate.
For an extra touch of taste, they are also great covered with chocolate and colored sprinkles.
