Quick fried donuts, a delicious and speedy dessert to prepare for Carnival or for a different tasty breakfast. A very simple recipe that is prepared in just a few minutes and does not require waiting time for rising. You just mix and fry, like amusement park donuts. In fact, a dough without brewer’s yeast and without eggs, which, however, will be impossible to resist. These little donuts are then covered in sugar immediately after cooking, making this Carnival dessert even more delightful.
I have always wanted to try making classic donuts at home, but the idea of having to wait for the first rise after mixing and then the second after shaping never excited me. So I searched the internet for something that could inspire me and give me an idea of how to replicate them. After ruining two batches, I finally found the perfect recipe: what satisfaction! When I made them the other day, I was amazed by the result: incredibly soft! Curious to find out how to make them? Then let’s head to the kitchen together, because the quick fried donuts will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 14 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Carnival
- Energy 119.13 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 13.61 (g) of which sugars 4.29 (g)
- Proteins 1.67 (g)
- Fat 6.85 (g) of which saturated 1.04 (g)of which unsaturated 5.50 (g)
- Fibers 0.30 (g)
- Sodium 102.43 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 1 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
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar (plus extra for final coating)
- 0.42 cup milk
- 0.7 oz vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 packet vanillin
- lemon zest (to taste)
- 1 pinch salt
- vegetable oil (as needed for frying)
Tools
- Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Slotted Spoon
- Cookie Cutter 2 inches in diameter
- Rolling Pin
Steps
Place the flour, sugar, vanillin, baking powder, lemon zest, and pinch of salt in a bowl and mix with a spoon. Then add the oil and milk and knead until you get a smooth and homogeneous dough.
Dust the work surface with a little flour and roll out the dough with the rolling pin to a thickness of 0.39 inches. Cut out circles using a 2-inch diameter cookie cutter or a glass of the same size. Then make a smaller hole in the center of each circle using a smaller cookie cutter or the nozzle of a pastry bag.
Place the obtained donuts on a tray or baking sheet covered with parchment paper and cover with a cloth or plastic wrap. Gather the scraps, knead them again, and cut out more donuts as you did before.
Heat plenty of vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan. As soon as the oil reaches the right temperature, dip the donuts. To check if the oil is at temperature, dip a toothpick. If small bubbles form, you can start frying.
Fry the donuts on both sides until they are golden brown. Then drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Right after draining them of excess oil, pass them in granulated sugar and serve.
Storage and Tips for Quick Fried Donuts
Quick fried donuts can be stored in a cool, dry place for 1 or 2 days, covered by a glass dome.
FAQ Questions and Answers for Quick Fried Donuts
Can I add potatoes to the dough?
Yes, of course, to make them even softer, you can add boiled potatoes to the dough.
