Easy to prepare homemade donuts, step by step recipe

Since donuts crossed the Atlantic Ocean from the Netherlands to the United States in the 17th century, they have undergone some major changes. For example, in New York (formerly New Amsterdam), one of the cities that the Dutch populated the most, the donut obtained its characteristic central hole, since it did not have it before. This treat that Homer Simpson loves is very easy to make, and that’s why we bring this recipe for homemade donuts. In English it is called dought nut, which means pasta nut, alluding to its round and small shapes. The “cause” of its central hole was the sailor Hanson Gregory in 1847 to speed up the frying of the pasta. There are similar preparations around the world, with different names: Berliner, donut, picarón, and that is why, beyond the Netherlands, its creation is disputed by several countries, especially those in northern Europe. Wherever you are from, homemade donuts make a great snack. Ingredients: 150 ml of milk 15 grams of fresh yeast 50 grams of sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon of salt 320 grams of flour 40 grams of butter 100 grams of icing sugar 2 tablespoons of water 1 teaspoon of vanilla Sunflower oil for frying How prepare homemade donuts: Put the milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil, boil for one minute. Let cool to 35 °, add the crumbled yeast and 20 grams of sugar. Stir and let the mixture rest for 15 minutes, so that the yeast is activated. In a large bowl, pour this mixture, add the egg, the remaining sugar and stir. Then add the sifted flour and salt. Stir well and let it rest for 20 minutes. On the clean and dry worktop, turn the dough over and knead until smooth and even.Add half of the butter and knead until integrated. Add the rest of the butter and knead again (it should be kneaded between 10 and 15 minutes). Coat a container with oil and put the dough in, let it rise until it triples in size. Then, knead a little again to degas the dough, and let it rest for 5 minutes. On the floured worktop, roll out the dough until it has a 1 cm thick sheet. Cut circles with a mold or with a pasta cutter, and a smaller one inside (the excess dough is kneaded and more donuts are made). Place the homemade donuts on a baking sheet covered with greaseproof paper. Cover with a clean cloth and let stand until doubled in height. In a large skillet, heat plenty of oil over medium-low heat. Fry the donuts, turning them several times, so that they brown the same on both sides. Drain and reserve on absorbent paper. Mix the water with the icing sugar and vanilla, stir well. Dip one side of the donuts and drain on a wire rack. Prepare these delicious homemade donuts and treat your family to a movie snack from time to time.