Description
Mexican Donuts bring pure joy straight from your kitchen to the table, delivering crispy, sugary happiness that makes everyone smile with delight.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 12 cup granulated sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cooking Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ cup granulated sugar in a spacious mixing bowl. Whisk the dry ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Pour 1 cup whole milk and crack 1 large egg into the dry mixture. Stir gently until a smooth, soft dough develops without overmixing.
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep pot, heating to precisely 350°F (175°C). Use a digital thermometer to confirm accurate temperature for perfect frying.
- Sprinkle flour on your work surface and roll the dough to a half-inch thickness. Use a circular cookie cutter to shape uniform donuts with clean edges.
- Carefully slide donuts into the hot oil, cooking 2 minutes per side until achieving a deep golden-brown color. Avoid overcrowding the pot to maintain consistent oil temperature.
- Transfer fried donuts to paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain. While still warm, generously coat each donut with a mixture of 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and reserved granulated sugar.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature stays consistent at 350°F to prevent greasy or undercooked donuts.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend that includes xanthan gum.
- Let the dough rest for 10 minutes before rolling to help it become more manageable and prevent tough donuts.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor oil temperature and achieve perfectly crisp, golden exteriors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Donuts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg