Deutsche Donuts (German Doughnuts) Recipe

Name: Deutsche Donuts (German Doughnuts)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry active yeast; 1/4 cup slightly warm water (not hot!); 2 cups milk, divided; 5 cups flour, divided; 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup seedless raisin; vegetable oil (for frying); powdered sugar, for decoration (icing sugar)

Servings: persons

1 (1/4 ounce) package dry active yeast
1/4 cup slightly warm water (not hot!)
2 cups milk, divided
5 cups flour, divided
1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup seedless raisin
vegetable oil (for frying)
powdered sugar, for decoration (icing sugar)

1
In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add 1 cup milk and 1 cup flour. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
2
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together with a fork. Then mix in the eggs, one at a time.
3
Add in flour, salt, raisins, yeast mixture and milk. Stir until completely blended. I used a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
4
Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
5
Heat oil to 375u00b0F.
6
Drop batter by the tablespoon into the hot oil. I used 2 spoons to help scoop the batter out of one with the other. When one side of the doughnut is browned, flip over and cook on other side.
7
Set doughnuts on paper towels to drain. After placing on serving plate, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

746

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry active yeast, 1/4 cup slightly warm water (not hot!), 2 cups milk, divided, 5 cups flour, divided, and more.

Yes, Deutsche Donuts (German Doughnuts) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Deutsche Donuts (German Doughnuts)

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