Indulge in the sweet world of our Gourmet Donuts! Each bite is a heavenly blend of flavors that will make your taste buds dance. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any moment that needs extra sweetness. Are you drooling already?

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Decadent Twists: Crafting Gourmet Donuts at Home

Donuts began as simple fried treats but evolved into gourmet sensations. Various cultures have left their mark, introducing diverse flavors and ingredients. This evolution sparked the modern gourmet donut trend, which prides itself on unique tastes and premium components.

Gourmet Donut Ingredients

• Milk: ¾ cup
• Hot Water: 2 tablespoons
• Instant Dry Yeast: 10g
• Sugar: 4 tablespoons
• Salt: ¾ teaspoon
• Bread Flour: 3¼ cups
• Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
• Cremora: 3 tablespoons
• Butter (very soft): 40g
• Oil: 1 tablespoon
• Egg: 1
• Amasi (sour milk): 2 tablespoons
• Plain Yogurt: 2 tablespoons
• Vanilla Essence: 1 teaspoon

Kneading the Path to Perfect Dough

Begin with a blend of milk, hot water, and sugar, stirring in instant dry yeast to froth. This pivotal step introduces yeast donuts, underscoring patience. Incorporate egg, Amasi, yogurt, oil, and vanilla essence; thorough whisking is crucial here. Next, sift together bread flour, salt, baking powder, and Cremora, layering flavors and textures unique to gourmet cooking. The inclusion of very soft butter, followed by diligent kneading for ten minutes, will activate the gluten, essential for that ideal dough consistency. Finally, leaving the dough to rise in a warm spot proves fundamental, promising a light texture in every bite of these sour milk donuts.

Mastering the Fry and Finale of Gourmet Donuts

Maintain oil at an optimal temperature for frying donuts. This critical step ensures they emerge light, not greasy. Achieving a golden brown finish signifies they’ve cooked perfectly. Once fried, resting on paper towels is essential. For decoration, infuse icings with vanilla essence or yogurt, fostering an artistic touch. Creative toppings like edible flowers elevate these treats, enhancing their gourmet appeal significantly.

The Joy of Donut Making

Embark on a journey through donut making, where sharing these special treasures brings unmeasured happiness. Each creation offers limitless options for personalizing flavors and decorations, crafting moments of delight for friends and family alike.

Gourmet Donuts

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• Author: EsmeSalon
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Proof Time: 160 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 3 hours 55 minutes
• Yield: 24 1x
• Category: Cake, Cupcakes, Cookies and Tarts
• Method: Moderate

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Description

Discover the magic of gourmet donuts and elevate your sweet indulgence today.

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Ingredients

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• 2/3 cup milk
• 2 Tbsp. Hot water
• 10g instant dry yeast
• 4 Tbsp. Sugar
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3 1/4 cups bread flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 3 Tbsp. Cremora (milk powder)
• 40g butter (very soft)
• 1 Tbsp. Oil
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbsp. Amasi (sour milk)
• 2 Tbsp. Plain yogurt
• 1 tsp vanilla essence

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Instructions

1. Mix the milk, water, sugar & dry yeast in your mixing bowl & let it froth in a warm place for 10 minutes
2. Mix the egg, Amasi (sour milk), yogurt, oil & vanilla essence into the milk mixture and whisk well,
3. Add it to the sifted flour, salt & Cremora (milk powder).
4. Start mixing slowly until a dough is formed.
5. Add the butter and knead well for about 10 minutes
6. Place dough in an oiled dish & cover it with cling film or a lid
7. Let it rise in a warm place until it is doubled, 1–2 hours.
8. Roll out the dough to about 2 cm thickness
9. Cut it out with a donut cutter & leave it to rise again for 20–30 minutes
10. Deep Fry in med-low oil until light brown
11. Drain well & pack it on paper towels
12. Decorate as desired

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Equipment

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Notes

Created, Prepared, tried, and tested by Monowara Mohamed Bhamjee from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1
• Calories: 108
• Sugar: 2.7 g
• Sodium: 85.5 mg
• Fat: 2.9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 16.7 g
• Fiber: 0.7 g
• Protein: 3.7 g
• Cholesterol: 12.3 mg

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