Quick homemade doughnuts
Â鶹ԼÅÄmade doughnuts without all of the faff! This simple recipe uses a clever kitchen hack to give you golden, sweet doughnuts in no time.
Ingredients
For the doughnuts
- sunflower oil, for deep frying
- 200ml/7fl oz milk, any kind
- 3 large eggs
- 30g/1oz caster sugar
- 1 orange, finely grated zest only
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 brioche buns or burger buns
- salt
For the coating
- 100²µ/3½´Ç³ú caster sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
For the sauce (optional)
Method
Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer to 170C (see tip below). (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.)
Put the milk, eggs, sugar, orange zest, baking powder, vanilla and a pinch of salt in a bowl and whisk together well.
Using a 5cm/2in biscuit cutter, cut a hole in the centre of each bun, discarding the discs you cut out.
One at time, dip the bread rolls into the egg mixture, turning once or twice, and holding for a few seconds to absorb the egg. Carefully lower them into the hot oil using tongs – you will probably be able to cook two doughnuts at a time. Deep-fry for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and crisp.
While the doughnuts are cooking, mix the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. If making the sauce, bring the orange juice and marmalade to the boil in a small saucepan. Cook for 2–3, stirring regularly, until thickened.
Carefully remove the doughnuts from the hot oil using tongs and drop gently into the cinnamon sugar. Toss lightly and transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining doughnuts. Spoon the orange and marmalade sauce over the hot doughnuts and serve with cream, if using.
Recipe Tips
Keep any bread leftover from this recipe as it freezes well and can be used in other recipes, such as the base for mini canapés, breadcrumbs or croûtons.
