Soft donuts with baking powder. Who says you need hours of waiting to enjoy warm and soft donuts?
If the sweet craving hits suddenly, this is the recipe for you. No rising time, no stress: a quick dough, lemon-scented, and we’re ready to fry!
They are perfect for a Sunday breakfast or a last-minute snack that will make both kids and adults happy.
The secret? The baking powder that makes them instantly fluffy and light!
But let’s see right away how to prepare the soft donuts with baking powder!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 15 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 4 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup sunflower oil
- 1 egg
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 lemon zest (grated)
- as needed vegetable oil (for frying)
- as needed sugar (for coating)
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Donut Cutter
- 1 Pot
- 1 Fork
How to Make Soft Donuts with Baking Powder
In a large bowl, break the egg and mix it with the sugar, sunflower oil, milk, and the grated lemon zest. Blend well with a whisk.
Sift the flour together with the packet of baking powder. Gradually incorporate it into the liquids, first mixing with a fork and then kneading by hand on a work surface until you obtain a smooth, non-sticky dough ball.
Without needing a rest, roll out the dough with the rolling pin until you get a sheet about 0.4 inches thick.
Cut out your donuts using a donut cutter. Knead the scraps again so as not to waste anything! (The number of donuts depends on the size of the donut cutter. If you don’t have a donut cutter, you can use a glass and a cap for the center hole).
Heat plenty of vegetable oil in a pan. When it’s hot enough, dip a few donuts at a time.
As soon as the donuts rise to the surface and begin to puff up, turn them over. Let them brown evenly.
Drain the donuts on absorbent paper. As soon as they dry but are still hot, roll them immediately in granulated sugar. This is essential for the sugar to adhere perfectly.
Enjoy.
Storage
These donuts are at their best when freshly made. However, you can store them under a glass dome or in a food bag for 1-2 days.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I bake them in the oven?
If you really don’t want to fry them, you can bake them in a static oven at 350°F for about 15-20 minutes, but remember that the texture will be more similar to a biscuit.
