Indulge in homemade doughnuts this Fat Thursday with ease

Doughnuts are an essential symbol of Fat Thursday and other occasions when we crave something special. Once mainly associated with rose marmalade, today's doughnuts come in various forms and flavours, tempting anyone who catches their scent. If you're looking for a recipe that always works and want to enjoy homemade doughnuts with perfect consistency, here's a step-by-step method to prepare them. With this recipe, your doughnuts will always be soft and aromatic.

Nothing compares to the homemade taste of doughnuts. Firstly, you have full control over the ingredients – you can use the best products, avoiding unnecessary preservatives. Secondly, the aroma of freshly fried doughnuts filling the house is a feeling worth experiencing. Finally, homemade doughnuts always taste better because you put your heart and a bit of effort into them.

Making doughnuts might seem difficult, but this simple recipe always proves successful. Thanks to it, the doughnuts come out soft, fluffy, and full of flavour. The key is preparing the yeast dough properly and selecting high-quality ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 500 g plain flour,
• 240 ml warm milk,
• 100 g butter,
• 28 g sugar,
• 20 g fresh yeast,
• 4 egg yolks,
• 1 egg,
• 1/2 teaspoon salt,
• oil for frying,
• rose marmalade or other favourite filling,
• glaze or icing sugar for decoration,
• candied orange peel (optional).

Preparation method:

1. Crumble the yeast into a bowl, add a spoonful of sugar and a bit of warm milk. Set aside for a few minutes until the yeast starts to activate.
2. Sift the flour into a large bowl, add the remaining ingredients and the yeast mixture. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
3. Cover the bowl with a cloth and set aside in a warm place for about an hour until the dough doubles in size.
4. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1 cm and cut out circles with a glass. Place a portion of filling in the centre of each circle and seal the edges.
5. Heat oil in a deep pot to a temperature of about 180°C. Fry the doughnuts for a few minutes on each side until they are golden and crispy.
6. Drain the doughnuts on kitchen paper, sprinkle with icing sugar, or drizzle with glaze.

This doughnut recipe is a surefire success – they are soft, fluffy, and full of flavour. With a bit of practice and a few basic rules, anyone can make homemade doughnuts that will impress family and friends. Instead of buying them at the bakery, try making them yourself and enjoy doughnuts you crafted by hand. A homemade treat's aroma, taste, and satisfaction make it hard to return to ready-made products. It's worth a try – and to delight in this classic treat in the best possible way.