MANDARIN DONUTS, butter cookies that are fragrant and aromatic, perfect for breakfast or snack for both adults and children, without yeast, great for milk.
I had quite a few mandarins from my tree and wanted to make some simple cookies, the kind you eat one after another. These mandarin donuts are just like that: homemade cookies with a citrus aroma, crumbly, with the natural taste of mandarin juice and zest. They are perfect as breakfast cookies, ideal for a snack, and great to dunk in milk or tea.
The beautiful thing is that they are yeast-free donuts, so no waiting time and a super rustic result. The butter dough remains soft, the mandarin cookies bake quickly in the oven and fill the kitchen with aroma. They are classic simple homemade cookies that children love but are also enjoyed by adults, perhaps with coffee.
Join me in the kitchen today for some mandarin donuts.
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 10 pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Winter, Spring
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups flour (the one you usually use)
- 3 1/2 tbsp butter
- mandarin zest
- mandarin juice
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup sugar
Steps
Pour the flour into a bowl, add the sugar, a pinch of salt, the grated mandarin zest, and the juice, mix.
Add the egg and butter, start mixing and kneading with your hands, move to the work surface, and add flour if needed. The dough should not be sticky.
Roll it out on the work surface and cut with a 2-inch cutter, make a hole in the center, and place them on the baking tray.
Bake at 356°F for about 12 minutes, remove from the oven, and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Bon appétit
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MANDARIN DONUTS
Useful Tips
If you want a more intense aroma, use only untreated mandarins and add the grated zest well. For even more crumbly cookies, do not overwork the dough. The mandarin donuts can be stored for several days in a tin box and are perfect for last-minute breakfast.
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MANDARIN DONUTS FAQ
Can I use orange juice instead of mandarin?
Absolutely! If you prefer, you can use orange or lemon.
Are the mandarin donuts yeast-free?
Yes, they are yeast-free cookies.
Can they be made without butter?
Absolutely! You can use oil instead of butter.
How are they stored?
They can be stored in a sealed tin box for 4-5 days.
