EGGLESS DONUTS

Imagine a simple, soft eggless donut filled with creamy chocolate, just for you. It’s light and fluffy with a golden finish, and when you take that first bite, the smooth, rich chocolate filling melts perfectly with the dough. A sprinkle of powdered sugar on top adds just the right hint of sweetness. It’s the kind of treat that feels like a little indulgence, bringing comfort in every bite, made easy and perfect for satisfying those chocolate cravings anytime.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT THIS

• Eggless
• Chocolatey filling inside
• Perfect for parties
• Easy to make

INGREDIENTS USED IN EGGLESS DONUTS

• YEAST

Yeast plays a crucial role in making eggless donuts fluffy and light. In eggless recipes, yeast helps the dough rise and gives it a soft, airy texture that’s similar to traditional donuts with eggs. When mixed into the dough, yeast ferments and produces carbon dioxide, which creates small air pockets throughout, making the donuts expand and puff up beautifully during frying or baking.

• FLOUR

Flour is the foundation of eggless donuts, providing structure and texture. All-purpose flour is commonly used because it has just the right amount of protein to create a soft, tender dough without being too dense. When combined with yeast and a little sugar, flour absorbs liquid, allowing the dough to become elastic and pliable, which is essential for trapping the air bubbles produced by the yeast. This gives the donuts their light, airy structure. 

• SUGAR

Sugar in eggless donuts does more than just add sweetness. It acts as food for the yeast, helping the dough rise by speeding up the fermentation process. As the yeast consumes sugar, it produces carbon dioxide, which creates those airy pockets and gives the donuts a light, fluffy texture. Sugar also helps with browning, giving donuts that beautiful golden color as they cook. Additionally, sugar enhances the overall flavor, balancing out the richness of fillings like chocolate or glaze on top. 

• MILK

Milk in eggless donuts contributes to a soft, tender texture and adds a subtle richness. It provides moisture, which helps bind the ingredients and creates a smoother dough that’s easy to work with. Milk also enhances the flavor of the donuts, lending a slightly sweet and creamy note. Additionally, the natural sugars and proteins in milk aid in browning, giving the donuts a beautiful golden color as they cook.

• BUTTER

Butter is essential in eggless donuts for creating a rich, tender crumb and adding a delicious flavor. When incorporated into the dough, butter adds moisture and fat, which helps make the donuts soft and slightly fluffy. It also contributes to that melt-in-your-mouth quality by coating the flour, preventing too much gluten development, which keeps the donuts tender rather than chewy. During cooking, butter helps the donuts brown nicely, giving them a golden, appetizing color.

EQUIPMENTS USED FOR MAKING EGGLESS DONUTS

This dough comes together quickly and hardly needs any equipment.

Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons. are an integral part of any baker’s kitchen and it’s very important to measure ingredients with precision.

I’ve fried these donuts in my stahl kadhai.

OTHER RELATED RECIPES FROM THE BLOG

1. Eggless donuts
2. Heart churros
3. Triple chocolate donuts

TIPS TO MAKE EGGLESS DONUTS

1.  Once the dough has come together and is smooth, avoid overmixing as this can make the donuts tough. Knead just until the dough is soft, elastic, and slightly tacky.
2. Allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free spot until it doubles in size, which can take 1-2 hours. Proper rising helps develop flavor and gives a light, fluffy texture.
3. Second Rise is Important: After shaping , let the donuts rise again for about 30-45 minutes. This extra rise makes them even lighter and fluffier.
4. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) for frying. Too hot, and the donuts will brown too quickly on the outside while remaining doughy inside. Too cool, and they’ll absorb excess oil and turn greasy.
5. Fry donuts in small batches to prevent the oil temperature from dropping. This ensures each donut fries evenly and gets that perfect golden-brown color.
6. Place fried donuts on paper towels or a wire rack to drain excess oil, which helps keep them light.
7. For best results, glaze or fill the donuts while they’re still warm. The warmth helps glazes or coatings stick better and allows fillings to melt slightly, creating a luscious center.

EGGLESS DONUTS

 

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Ingredients

• 2 cup + 6 tbsp all purpose flour
• 1 tsp instant dry yeast
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup warm milk
• ¼ cup melted butter
• Oil, for frying
• Filling
• ¼ cup dark chocolate
• ¼ cup fresh cream
• ¼ cup whipping cream
• Cinnamon sugar mix
• 6 tbsp sugar
• 3 tsp cinnamon powder

Instructions

1. In a bowl, add flour, yeast, sugar, milk and butter. Mix everything using a wooden spoon/spatula to form a dough.
2. ⁠Knead the dough using a stand mixer or hands for atleast 8-10 mins or until the dough starts to look shiny and stop sticking to your hand.
3. ⁠To check if the dough is ready to proof, take small piece of dough and gently stretch it between your fingers . If the dough can be stretched thin enough and light passes through it , it means the dough is ready and it has passed the windowpane test.
4. ⁠Transfer the dough in a bowl greased with oil. Cover the bowl with a cloth and let it proof for 1 hour in a dark warm place or until doubled in volume.
5. ⁠Knock down the dough after the first proofing.
6. ⁠Divide the dough into 40 grams balls each. Place these divided dough balls onto parchment paper and let it proof again for another 30 mins.
7. ⁠Heat the oil for frying and once it is hot enough, carefully fry the donuts on each side till a nice golden brown colour is achieved. Roll them in cinnamon sugar while it’s still warm to coat evenly.
8. ⁠While the donuts are cooling. To prepare the filling, start by making a dark chocolate ganache. Begin by chopping the chocolate. Heat the fresh cream in the microwave until it’s hot, then pour it over the chopped chocolate. Allow it to sit for a minute, then stir until you have a smooth, glossy ganache.
9. ⁠Whip the whipping cream using an electric whisk until soft peaks are formed. Add in the dark chocolate ganache and whip it again to form stiff peaks.
10. ⁠Make small holes on either side of the donuts and fill them with dark chocolate filling using a piping bag.

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