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Berliner Doughnuts

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Berliner Doughnuts: A Heavenly Recipe for Fluffy, Filled Donuts That Everyone Loves!

Ingredients:

  • 500g all-purpose flour
  • 100g sugar
  • 1 packet dry yeast
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 200ml warm milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 75g melted butter
  • Filling of choice (e.g., jam, custard)
  • Oil for frying
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the yeast mixture: In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and dry yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until foamy—this shows the yeast is activated!

2️⃣ Make the dough: In a separate bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter.

3️⃣ Knead the dough: Knead the dough well until smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.

4️⃣ Shape the doughnuts: Roll out the dough and cut out circles.

5️⃣ Add the filling: Place a spoonful of your favorite filling on half of the circles. Cover each with another dough circle and press the edges to seal.

6️⃣ Heat the oil: In a deep pot or fryer, heat the oil to about 175°C (350°F).

7️⃣ Fry the doughnuts: Fry the doughnuts in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.

8️⃣ Drain and dust: Place the fried doughnuts on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

9️⃣ Final touch: Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Enjoy your homemade Berliner doughnuts! Perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself!


FAQs for Berliner Doughnuts

1. Can I use fresh yeast instead of dry yeast?

Yes! Replace the dry yeast with ½ cube (about 21g) of fresh yeast. Dissolve it in the warm milk with a little sugar and let it sit for about 10 minutes until foamy.

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2. Why didn’t my dough rise properly?

There could be several reasons:

  • The milk was too hot or too cold (ideal temperature is around 35°C/95°F).
  • The yeast was old or inactive.
  • The dough didn’t have a warm enough place to rise (try placing it near a heater or in a slightly warmed oven).

3. Can I let the dough rise overnight?

Yes! Let the dough rise overnight in the fridge. Before shaping and frying, bring it to room temperature.

4. Can I bake the Berliner doughnuts instead of frying them?

Yes, but they won’t be as fluffy and light. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 15-18 minutes, then brush with melted butter and dust with sugar.

5. What’s the best way to fill the doughnuts?

Use a piping bag with a small nozzle to inject the filling after frying. This prevents the filling from leaking out while cooking.

6. How do I store leftover doughnuts?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also freeze them and reheat in the oven before serving.

7. Can I use different fillings?

Absolutely! Try jam, Nutella, custard, or even peanut butter for a delicious twist.

Hope you enjoy making and eating these classic Berliner doughnuts! 🍩