Satisfy your sweet cravings with our delectable Italian doughnut recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey through different doughnut-making techniques, from the classic Bomboloni, light and airy with a creamy filling, to the irresistible Castagnole, bite-sized morsels of pure indulgence. Discover the secrets behind creating the perfect dough, achieving that golden-brown exterior, and filling your doughnuts with a variety of sweet and savory fillings. Whether you prefer a simple sugar coating or a more elaborate glaze, our recipes provide step-by-step instructions and expert tips to ensure success. So, don your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a delectable doughnut-making adventure!
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
ITALIAN DOUGHNUTS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 25m
Yield about 18 doughnuts
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour equal parts of vegetable oil and olive oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/2-inch thickness. Using a floured 2-inch cookie cutter, cut out doughnut rounds. Using a floured 1-inch cookie cutter, cut out a hole in the center of each doughnut. Gather the dough scraps and re-roll to cut out more doughnuts.
- Whisk the sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl to blend. Set the cinnamon-sugar aside.
- When the oil is hot, working in batches, fry the doughnuts until they puff but are still pale, about 45 seconds per side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the doughnuts to paper towels to drain. Cool slightly. While the doughnuts are still warm, add to the bowl with cinnamon-sugar and generously coat each 2 times with the cinnamon-sugar. Serve warm.
- Alternately, cool the fried doughnuts to room temperature. Stir 3 ounces milk chocolate and 1/4 cup whipping cream in a heavy small saucepan over medium-low heat until the chocolate melts. Set aside until the chocolate sauce comes to room temperature but does not set. Dip 1 side of each doughnut into the chocolate mixture. Sprinkle with finely chopped toasted almonds or crushed espresso beans and set aside until the chocolate is set.
BAKED CINNAMON SUGAR DONUTS
These are by far the best baked doughnuts with cinnamon sugar topping I have found! You will need a doughnut baking pan for this recipe.
Provided by LITTLEAMAZON
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 9 cavities of a 12-cavity doughnut pan with cooking spray.
- Combine sugar, butter, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl; beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Add egg and mix until incorporated.
- Combine flour and baking powder in a small bowl. Add flour mixture to butter mixture in batches, alternating with milk, beating batter briefly after each addition. Pour batter into a large resealable plastic bag. Snip off one corner of the bag and pipe batter into the 9 prepared cavities of the doughnut pan, filling each halfway.
- Bake doughnuts in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 7 to 9 minutes.
- While the doughnuts are baking, place melted butter for topping in a shallow bowl. Mix together 2/3 cup sugar and cinnamon in another shallow bowl. Roll warm doughnuts in melted butter and then in cinnamon sugar to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 64.5 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 334 mg, Sugar 26.7 g
CINNAMON BAKED DOUGHNUTS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 doughnut pans well.
- Into a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the baking pans, filling each one a little more than three-quarters full. Bake for 17 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then tap the doughnuts out onto a sheet pan.
- For the topping, melt the 8 tablespoons of butter in an 8-inch saute pan. Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Dip each doughnut first in the butter and then in the cinnamon sugar, either on one side or both sides.
B'S CINNAMON SUGAR ITALIAN DOUGHNUT
Make and share this B's Cinnamon Sugar Italian Doughnut recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Brigitte
Categories European
Time 2h2m
Yield 12 doughnuts
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Directions.
- Add dough ingredients to machine bread pan in order as per 1. manufacturer's instructions.
- Set to"dough" mode.
- Pour equal parts of vegetable oil and olive oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/2-inch thickness. Using a floured 2-inch cookie cutter, cut out doughnut rounds. Using a floured 1-inch cookie cutter, cut out a hole in the center of each doughnut. Gather the dough scraps and re-roll to cut out more doughnuts.
- Whisk the sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl to blend. Set the cinnamon-sugar aside.
- When the oil is hot, working in batches, fry the doughnuts until they puff but are still pale, about 45 seconds per side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the doughnuts to paper towels to drain. Cool slightly. While the doughnuts are still warm, add to the bowl with cinnamon-sugar and generously coat with the cinnamon-sugar. Serve warm.
Tips:
- Use fresh yeast for the best results.
- Make sure the milk is lukewarm, not hot, or it will kill the yeast.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and let it rise again before shaping it into doughnuts.
- Fry the doughnuts in hot oil until they are golden brown.
- Coat the doughnuts in cinnamon sugar while they are still warm.
Conclusion:
These Italian doughnuts are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their light and fluffy texture, sweet cinnamon sugar coating, and classic Italian flavor, these doughnuts are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these doughnuts a try, you won't be disappointed!
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