The famous donut, also known as donut, donut, is a candy of American origin, with the first record of its existence dating from 1809.
With a name that literally means "fried dough", it can be defined as a donut-shaped fried cookie, having a hole in its center and sugar topping.
Although its original version is not stuffed, in Brazil the most popular options gain coverage and tasty fillings, and can please the most varied palates. Check out the full versatility of this mouthwatering recipe:
1. American Donuts
This is the original American recipe. Here, the dough has few ingredients and the candy is coated with icing made with icing sugar, milk, food coloring in various colors and confectionery for a more beautiful and fun decoration. Check out the step by step recipe.
2. Mini Donuts
In this version, the softness of the fried dumpling is guaranteed by the fermentation of the dough, made with fresh yeast, honey and milk. Once mixed, these ingredients should rest for about five minutes before being added to the rest of the dough. Donut preparation instructions can be found at this link.
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3. Dulce de leche donuts
Just like in the traditional bakery dream, this version carries a icing sugar icing. The fermentation process is the same as the previous recipe. Also, a great idea is to taste the fried dough accompanied by some dulce de leche. It learns the steps of preparation.
4. Chocolate Donuts
Ideal recipe for chocolate lovers, this version uses the beloved ingredient both in the preparation of the dough and in its topping. Yielding about thirty units, the donuts should be fried in very hot oil to ensure that they are dry and soft. Check out the recipe details.
5. Buttermilk Donuts
This recipe has a traditional ingredient in American cuisine: buttermilk. Used together with baking soda to ensure dough fermentation, this recipe also features three different topping options for donuts. All of them are available at this link.
6. Pink Donuts
To help taste the dough of this donut, vanilla extract becomes critical. The topping is made with a mixture of white chocolate, chocolate dye in pink and colored confectionery. Access the walkthrough and see more details of your preparation.
7. Nutella Donuts
This recipe presents a simple, practical and very tasty option for the filling of the jam: just cut the donut in half, after frying, and fill it with the famous hazelnut cream. Already the decoration of its coverage is due to sugar confection. Check out how to do it.
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8. Nutella Chocolate Donuts
Another option for those who do not get tired of hazelnut cream. Unlike the previous recipe, here it is used to cover the donuts, being accompanied by colorful confectionery to ensure more color and flavor to the candy. See instructions for preparing this donut.
9. Donuts Stuffed With Condensed Milk
One of the tricks to ensuring the sweet taste without being nauseating is to add lemon juice to the batter. In this way, condensed milk used as a donut filling is highlighted. To decorate, it is worth using colorful confectionery. Other preparation and storage suggestions can be viewed at this link.
10. Giant Donuts
How did this candy gain popularity thanks to a cartoon character, how about paying tribute and producing a version just like the sight in the cartoon? Generously sized, it is ideal for surprising and feeding a large number of people. Check out how to prepare the dough, topping and even the confectionery.
11. Churros Donuts
Mixing two different nationalities in one candy, here the donut gains dough with a neutral flavor, dulce de leche filling and coverage like the traditional Spanish candy: granulated sugar and cinnamon. This video presents all the instructions to make this wonder!
12. Chocolate Coffee Donuts
Made without the use of animal or gluten ingredients, this recipe is ideal for vegans or intolerant of any of these ingredients. The taste of the dough is guaranteed by cocoa powder and coffee, the latter being optional. For more details and the full list of ingredients, see full recipe.
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13. Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Called the Brazilian donut, this recipe features the version of sweet donut best known in our country.Instead of traditional wheat flour, sweet flour ensures a different texture, while sugar and cinnamon are used as a covering. Check out the preparation mode.
14. Baked Donuts
Yielding about twenty-five units, this option is healthier than the original version as it eliminates frying by relying on the oven to bake it. Although the filling suggestion is chocolate ganache, it is possible to replace it with jelly or dulce de leche, for example. List of ingredients and instructions at this link.
15. Matcha Donuts
Another recipe option that does not require the use of eggs or animal milk, here the distinctive taste of sweet is guaranteed by the use of matcha, traditional Japanese tea with numerous health benefits. Learn how to prepare this different version.
16. Brigadier Donuts
Mixing different cultures, this recipe yields a donut with milk chocolate and granulated icing, simulating the brigadeiro, dear Brazilian sweet. With few ingredients, the dough is light and dry even after frying. For the ingredient list and method of preparation, check out the complete walkthrough.
17. Coconut Sugar Plantain Donuts
Made with organic ingredients and without the use of wheat flour, it is a great choice for celiac or gluten intolerant. The taste is guaranteed by the use of plantain and coconut sugar in the dough. The candy can be tasted with or without topping. Check out more details of this version.
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18. Apple Donuts with Maple Syrup
Using the oven instead of the frying pan, this recipe guarantees tasty donuts wrapped in melted butter, sugar and cinnamon. The apple filling uses a mixture of maple syrup or maple syrup, chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon sticks, orange and lemon juice. See how to do it.
19. Spiced Tea Donuts
Vegan recipe features spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and clove for a surprising flavor. Black tea and vanilla extract are also used and traditional yeast is replaced by apple cider vinegar and baking soda. Learn!
Despite its American origin, this irresistible candy has already won fans in our country. Whether with the original recipe or topping, filling or both options together, this simple and easy dish can delight anyone who tastes it. Enjoy yourself!
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