Chinese Donut
Chinese Donuts are light, fluffy, and golden-brown treats, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Made from simple dough and deep-fried to perfection, they are often rolled in sugar or drizzled with honey, making them a delightful snack for any occasion.
Equipment
- Heavy bottom pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup Canola oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Pour about 2 inches of canola oil into a heavy-bottomed pot and attach a deep-fry thermometer.
- Heat the oil to 350°F.
- In the meantime, place the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a food processor.
- Add the butter and pulse until the mixture takes on a coarse, meal-like texture.
- Gradually stir in the milk until everything is combined.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and lightly dust it with more flour.
- Gently pat the dough to a ½-inch thickness, then use a 2-inch round biscuit cutter to cut out circles.
- Carefully fry the doughnuts in batches, avoiding overcrowding the pot.
- Cook each doughnut for approximately 2 minutes per side, until they turn golden brown and are thoroughly cooked.
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. While the doughnuts are still hot, roll them generously in granulated sugar to coat.
Notes
- For a twist, try adding cinnamon or nutmeg to the sugar coating, or drizzle the doughnuts with a glaze instead of rolling them in sugar.