Ana's Donuts

Ana's Donuts - Fluffy and Aromatic Donuts

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 15 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Number of servings: 20 donuts

Ana's donuts are a perfect choice for a sweet snack or a quick dessert, ideal for any occasion. With a fluffy texture and delicious taste, these donuts are easy to make and can be customized according to everyone's preferences. Let's get started!

Ingredients:

- 500 g flour
- 25 g fresh yeast (or 7 g dry yeast)
- 250 ml warm milk
- 100 g sugar
- 2 eggs
- 50 g melted butter
- 1 pinch of salt
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for decoration (optional)

Step by step preparation:

1. Activating the yeast: In a small bowl, mix the yeast with 4-5 tablespoons of flour. Gradually add the warm milk, stirring continuously until you obtain a soft paste. This step is essential to activate the yeast, ensuring that your donuts will be fluffy.

2. Preparing the dough: In a large bowl, combine the remaining flour with the sugar and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter. Mix everything with a wooden spoon or your hands until you obtain a homogeneous dough.

3. Kneading: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead for about 10 minutes until it becomes elastic and smooth. If the dough is too sticky, add a little flour, but be careful not to overdo it, as the donuts will become tough.

4. First rise: Place the dough in a bowl greased with a little oil, cover it with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until it doubles in volume. A helpful tip is to preheat the oven to 50°C, then turn it off and place the dough inside to rise faster.

5. Shaping the donuts: Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a lightly floured work surface to a thickness of about 1.5 cm. Use a glass or a cutter to cut circles from the dough. Then, use a smaller cutter to create a hole in the center of each donut, if desired.

6. Second rise: Place the donuts on a tray lined with baking paper and let them rise for another 15-20 minutes. This step will contribute to achieving a fluffier texture.

7. Frying the donuts: Heat the oil in a deep pan. When the oil is hot (about 180°C), fry the donuts on both sides until golden. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan, so the donuts fry evenly. Remove them onto a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

8. Decorating: After the donuts have cooled slightly, you can dust them with powdered sugar for an attractive appearance and sweet taste.

Serving suggestions: Ana's donuts are delicious on their own, but you can fill them with jam, chocolate, or vanilla cream. You can also add cinnamon to the powdered sugar to give them a special flavor.

Variations: Experiment with flavors! You can add lemon or orange zest to the dough for an extra freshness, or you can replace part of the flour with cocoa to make chocolate donuts.

Now that you have all the necessary information, all that’s left is to get cooking! Ana's donuts are more than just a simple dessert; they are a cooking experience filled with love and creativity. Enjoy them with family and friends and savor every bite!

 Ingredients: 2 eggs, 1/2 kg milk, 2 packets of yeast, 1/2 cup sugar, 3-4 tablespoons warm oil, lemon zest, rum essence, vanilla, flour as needed to make a dough like that for sweet bread.