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How to Make Safe and Healthy Homemade Doughnuts

Making crispy, fluffy doughnuts at home is easier than you think—no preservatives or mystery ingredients! Here’s a simple guide to whip up this comforting treat.

Ingredients: All-purpose flour (500g), warm milk (300ml), active dry yeast (7g), sugar (30g), salt (5g), baking powder (10g), an egg (50g), and vegetable oil (20g). For frying, use neutral oil like canola.

Steps:

1. Activate yeast: Mix yeast, sugar, and warm milk (35°C), let sit for 5 mins until frothy.

2. Combine dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

3. Make dough: Pour yeast mixture into the flour, add egg and oil. Knead into a smooth dough (10 mins). Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours until doubled.

4. Shape doughnuts: Roll out dough to 1cm thickness. Cut into 10x3cm strips, stack two strips and press the center to stick.

5. Proof again: Place doughnuts on a floured tray, cover, and rise for 30 mins.

6. Fry: Heat oil to 180°C. Fry doughnuts 2-3 mins per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.

Enjoy plain or dusted with sugar! Homemade doughnuts let you control quality—skip the store-bought and savor fresh, delicious bites.