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Orange doughnuts served on a plate
Fluffy yeast doughnuts flavoured with orange zest

Zesty orange doughnuts

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Cakes and Desserts
The secret to the perfect doughnut is patience and temperature. The gases produced by the yeast in the dough inflate the doughnut, whilst the hot oil suddenly bakes a crust, trapping the air inside. The orange essential oils are truly released during frying, sneaking freshness into the sweet dough.
🕒 Prep Time 1 hr 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 350 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Deep saucepan for frying
  • Kitchen thermometer (recommended)
  • Large doughnut cutter

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Eggs

Instructions

1 ✓

Activate the yeast in the lukewarm, sugary milk. Once frothy, add it to the flour, egg yolks, salt, butter, and grated orange zest.

Tip: Salt inhibits yeast activity, so don't let them touch directly at the start (osmosis).
2 ✓

Knead the dough until it is glossy and pulls away from the side of the bowl. Cover and prove in a warm place for approx. 45-60 minutes until doubled in size.

Tip: Kneading develops the elastic network (gluten) capable of holding the gas bubbles created during proving.
3 ✓

Turn out onto a floured board, roll to finger thickness, and cut out shapes. Cover and prove again for 30 minutes.

Tip: The second prove is essential for a light structure.
4 ✓

Heat the oil to approx. 170°C. Place the doughnuts in (top side down), cover with a lid and fry for 2-3 minutes, then turn over and fry without the lid.

Tip: Steam is created under the lid which helps the doughnut rise, creating the characteristic white stripe (ribbon) on the side.

Recipe FAQ

Why didn't I get a white ring (ribbon)?
Either the dough was too heavy (too much flour), or it didn't prove enough, so it sank too deep into the oil during frying.
Why is the centre raw?
The oil was too hot! The outside burnt before the heat could reach the centre.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Plain flour (sifted)
  • 7 g Dried yeast (or 25g fresh)
  • 250 ml Lukewarm milk
  • 50 g Icing sugar
  • 50 g Melted butter
  • 2 pcs Egg yolks
  • 1 pc Orange (grated zest)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 0.5 l Oil (for frying)