Ingredients:
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup warm milk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup flour
- 10 grams yeast
- Oil for frying
- Chocolate ganache and sugar for icing
Instructions:
1. *Activate the Yeast:*
- In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the yeast to the warm milk and sugar mixture. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
2. *Prepare the Dough:*
- Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add the egg to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Add the flour.
- Mix everything together until a dough forms. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
3. *Knead the Dough:*
- Lightly flour a surface and knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
4. *Shape the Donuts:*
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ½ inch thickness.
- Use caps (or a donut cutter if you have one) to cut out the donuts and holes.
5. *Fry the Donuts:*
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place the donuts in the hot oil, a few at a time, to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry each side for about 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove the donuts and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
6. *Icing the Donuts:*
- Once the donuts have cooled slightly, dip them in chocolate ganache or icing sugar or any other preferred toppings.
Chocolate Ganache:
- *Ingredients:*
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- *Instructions:*
- Heat the cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate in a bowl. Let it sit for a minute to melt.
- Stir until smooth and glossy.
Enjoy your homemade donuts!
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