how to make doughnuts​

Introduction

If you’re looking for a fun and tasty project, we will show you how to make doughnuts​! Imagine fluffy, warm doughnuts filled with zesty grapefruit curd. They make a delightful treat for breakfast, dessert, or any time you want a special snack. Learning how to make doughnuts​ can be a rewarding experience.

Why Make This Recipe

These are gorgeous enough to show off to family and friends. And grapefruit curd is something that sweet and sour heaven should be dipping their toes in, with sweet sugary doughnuts as a vessel. On top of that, it’s fun to make treats for yourself at home and these doughnuts will have your house smelling amazing! Knowing how to make doughnuts​ at home can impress everyone.

how to make doughnuts​

This doughnut recipe has a few steps, but trust me — they’re easier than they seem. Follow this, and you will have a tasty one in seconds. When you master how to make homemade doughnuts from scratch, you can enjoy these treats anytime.

Ingredients

• 10 ounces (300 mL) warm water for doughnut preparation


• 1.5 Tbs active dry yeast


• Ingredients 4¼ cups (540g) bread flour, divided


• 2 large eggs


• 55g 2 oz unsalted butter (melted)


• 3 cup super fine granulated sugar


• 1¾ teaspoons kosher salt


• 1 cup fresh grapefruit juice


• ¼ cup (130g) granulated sugar


• 3 tablespoons cornstarch


• 3 large egg yolks


• 2 large eggs


• pinch kosher salt


• (room temp or cold, cut into 1″ pieces) (DONT FORGET THE SALT!!


• 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract


• 8 cups vegetable oil (for cooking (about 8 cups))


• For rolling: 1-11/2 cups granulated sugar

Directions

1. For the doughnuts: In a large bowl, mix together warm water with yeast and some granulated sugar. Leave it to rest for 5 mins until the yeast goes foamy. This is a crucial step in making your doughnuts for those learning how to make doughnuts.


2. Stir in about 1 cup of bread flour. Covered in very little oil for 30 minutes at room temperature


3. Glaze over eggs then Lastly, put the remaining sugar and salt; melted butter to combine all ingredients. Mix in remaining bread flour until well combined.


4. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth. Put the ball in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set to rise for 1 hour until multiplied.


5. When doubled in size, turn out onto lightly oiled surface and roll to 3/4 inch thick. Cut out doughnuts with a cookie cutter of 3 inches and place them on parchment paper. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.


6. Make the Grapefruit Curd: Combine grapefruit juice, sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium-sized saucepan over low heat. Add yolks to eggs one at time then whisk into mixture slowly until combined. Heat over medium-low, whisking constantly until it thickens and boils for two minutes. Take off heat and whisk in cold butter, vanilla.


7. Drain the curd into a bowl using fine mesh sieve while pressing it through with a silicone spatula. Let cool completely while you make doughnuts.


8. Fry and Serve — Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Heat oil and fry the doughnuts a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes on a paper towel lined pan.


9. Coat cooled doughnuts in granulated sugar. Poke a hole on the side of each doughnut and pipe in some grapefruit curd. Serve immediately!