Fluffy Kefir Donuts in a Frying Pan >>> A quick recipe with step-by-step photos

If you've never tried classic kefir donuts, you should definitely give them a try. Following this quick and easy recipe, you can create sweet treats with stunning results without the long wait for the dough to rise.

Nutritional value per serving

256 kcal

Proteins: 5 g
Fats: 4.8 g
Carbohydrates: 48.7 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 20 min
Time in the kitchen: 20 min
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 6

Fast donuts yeast-free butter will turn out very tender and soft if you use ingredients at room temperature. Therefore, before you start recipeoh, we need to let them warm up for 20 minutes.

In this case, we need to pay attention to what kind of oil we use. we're cookingIt's important to choose refined oil without any unwanted odors, as it won't leave an unpleasant or unnatural aftertaste on the dough. It doesn't smoke, meaning the sides of the donuts will stay a beautiful color and won't burn. However, this only applies if you heat the oil over medium heat and don't leave the donuts in it longer than recommended.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Fluffy kefir donuts, fried in a pan

Ingredients

Servings

Kefir

200 ml
Sugar

100 G
Egg C1

1 pcs
Vanillin

1 G
Baking powder

1 tsp
Butter

50 G
Flour

400 G
Salt

pinches

Preparation

Step 1

Pour warm kefir into a deep bowl, add egg, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, salt and baking powder.

Step 2

Mix quickly until smooth, then gradually add the flour, continuing to mix. As the flour is absorbed, add the next portion and stir with a spoon until a thick dough forms.

Step 3

Dust a work surface with flour and transfer the dough to it. Knead it with your hands, kneading and gathering it into a ball until it remains soft and no longer sticks to your fingers. Then, roll it out to a thickness of about 5-7 mm, but do not roll it out with a rolling pin.

Step 4

Cut out large donut circles, then cut out the centers. Knead the remaining dough and cut out more donuts, leaving no excess.

Step 5

Heat the sunflower oil and, as soon as it starts to bubble, drop the donuts in. Fry them over medium heat for a few minutes on each side. Flip them over with forks—this is the easiest way to do this.

Step 6

The kefir-and-oil donuts are ready. Place them on a paper towel to drain off any excess oil, then arrange them in layers on a serving dish and dust with powdered sugar.

Citrus donuts with kefir

If you want to add variety to the flavor of your donuts, you can add the zest of any citrus fruit you have at home instead of vanilla: lemon, orange, tangerine, or even lime.

Alcohol for donuts

Add 1 teaspoon of cognac, rum, or liqueur, which will act as an excellent flavoring agent, dramatically changing the taste of the fried dough. The alcohol will completely evaporate during frying. However, the texture of the finished rings will become softer and more tender. And the dough itself will be infused with the aroma of high-quality alcohol.

Flavored sprinkles for donuts

Fried rings can be dusted with more than just powdered sugar. For starters, you can mix it with vanilla sugar, cinnamon, and other spices to add new flavors. Powdered sugar can also be replaced with any glaze or topping. You can also top them with nuts, sugar, coconut, or chocolate shavings.

Try decorating your donuts in different ways. Even the simplest recipe will take on a whole new dimension.

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