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    Donuts without Yeast

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    These Donuts without Yeast or Doughnuts without Yeast are quick and easy to make and they remind me of Blackpool/Fairground Donuts. They are fluffy and as delicious as regular yeasted donuts and for me, nostalgic too. Especially at this time of year. Blackpool lights and Donuts went hand in hand for us.

    Donuts without yeast on a plate with chocolate sauce in small bowl

     

    Donuts Without Yeast

    Everyone loves Donuts and these are my favourite kind. They are light, Fluffy, Sweet, Quick and Easy to make.

    The cinnamon sugar makes them taste even better then they already do!

    There is also no need to prove them either. In this recipe, the raising agents - Baking powder and Bicarb create the lift that is needed.

    So you go straight to frying! Meaning you will be eating a fresh donut within a matter of minutes! 

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    These are the ingredients you will need to make this simple recipe and any potential substitutions:

    Plain flour

    Plain Flour (All Purpose flour) is best but you can also use Self Raising Flour. Just omit the Baking Powder from the recipe.

    Yoghurt

    Buttermilk or Sour cream also work here.

    Sugar

    Caster or Granulated Sugar is what we use in this recipe.

    Cinnamon

    Ground Cinnamon, Ginger, Cardamom or a Chai/Pumpkin mix to flavour the sugar. 

    Eggs

    Use good quality free range eggs.

    Butter

    Melted salted butter is used to flavour the ingredients and bind them together along with the eggs.

    Baking powder and Bicarbonate of Soda

    These are raising agents and ad lift.

    Oil

    This is for frying. Vegetable or canola oil works well here.

    How to make fluffy donuts without yeast

    Combine Caster Sugar and Cinnamon in a plate and whisk together.

    Combine the Yoghurt, Egg snd butter in a bowl. Whisk together.

    Whisk Flour, Salt, Sugar and Baking Powder in a bowl.

    Slowly stir in the Yoghurt and Egg mixture, mixing well.

    Stir together then place on a floured surface and bring together with your hands to form a dough.

    Roll the dough out into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. You will need to flour the rolling pin. 

    Cut out 25 circles reusing any leftover dough. 

    Heat oil (3 inch deep) in a deep pan. Once hot (180 c/350 f) you can either deep fry or shallow fry these donuts by gently lowering into the oil. Test the oil by dropping some dough into it, the dough will quickly float to the top. If it is too fast the oil is too hot, if it takes a while, the oil is not ready yet.

    To deep fry, fry on high heat for 3 - 4 minutes turning once If you choose to shallow fry, you will need to fry for a minute or 2 longer.

    Remove Donuts from the oil to the cinnamon sugar plate using a stainless steel/wire strainer.

    Use a spoon to roll the Donuts in the Cinnamon Sugar.

    Repeat with remaining donuts until all the donuts are done.

    Egg and Buttermilk in bowl

     

    Flour, Salt and Sugar added to bowl with a spoon in it

    Melted butter being poured into flour

    Dough in bowl

     

    Rolled out dough on table

    Circles cut out of dough

     

    Donuts being deep fried in oil

    3 fried donuts being lifted out of hot oil

    Cinnamon sugar in a tray

    Donuts in cinnamon sugar in tray

    Donuts covered in cinnamon sugar in tray

    Donuts in a tray of cinnamon sugar with one cut open to show inside

    Donuts with cinnamon sugar in bowl

    Donuts without yeast on a plate with chocolate sauce in small bowl

    Top Tips & Notes

    This recipe is pretty simple, but these top tips will help make  the process easier:

    Cinnamon Sugar

    You can flavour the sugar with anything you like, such as cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, lemon zest.

    Melted Chocolate to serve

    You can serve it with a small pot of melted chocolate or nutella.

    Yoghurt

    If you don't have Yoghurt, use Buttermilk or Sour Cream.

    Oil Temperature

    Make sure your oil doesn't get too hot. Keep the heat at medium low.

    Dough

    The dough can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time and kept in the fridge in an airtight container.

    Shape 

    Some of the Donuts will puff up and make a round ball but some will just puff up and rise. Both will taste great!

    Make sure they are cooked!

    Make sure that the Donuts are cooking all the way through by testing one at the recommended time and making sure there is no wet dough in the middle. If your oil temperature is too high, the donuts turn a golden brown but remain uncooked on the inside.

    How many Donuts does this recipe make?

    The number of Donuts will vary depending on size. I use a 5 cm biscuit cutter.

    Storage Make Ahead 

    Make Dough Ahead - If you don’t want to cook your donuts straight away you can make the dough up to 24 hours ahead of time and store in the fridge in an airtight container.

    Leftovers - Donuts are best eaten fresh, so enjoy within a few hours.

    Leftovers can be stored in a tub for up to 24 hours. 

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can Donuts be made in the Air Fryer?

    Yes they can for 7 - 9 minutes at 350 f/180 C.

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    Donuts without Yeast

    These Donuts without Yeast or Doughnuts without Yeast are quick and easy to make and they remind me of Blackpool/Fairground Donuts. They are fluffy and as delicious as regular yeasted donuts and for me, nostalgic too. Especially at this time of year. Blackpool lights and Donuts went hand in hand for us.

    Course Baking/Dessert, snacks
    Cuisine American, british
    Keyword Donuts, Doughnuts, No yeast Donuts, No Yeast Doughnuts, Doughnuts,
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 30
    Calories 115 kcal
    Author Safira

    Ingredients

    Donuts

    • 85 ml Yoghurt I used Greek Yoghurt. You can also use Sour Cream or Buttermilk
    • 1 Egg
    • 250 g Plain Flour
    • ½ tsp Salt
    • 80 g Caster Sugar
    • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
    • ¼ tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
    • 30 g Butter Melted

    Oil to Deep or Shallow Fry

    • Vegetable or Sunflower OIl

    Cinnamon Sugar

    • 150 g Caster Sugar
    • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon

    Instructions

    1. Combine the Yoghurt and Egg in a bowl. Whisk together.

    2. Whisk Flour, Salt, Sugar, Baking Powder and Bicarbonate of Soda in a bowl and add to the Yoghurt and Egg mixture, mixing well.

    3. Add the butter and stir together, then bring together with your hands to form a dough.

    4. Roll out on a floured surface. You will need to flour the rolling pin. Cut out circles. Optional but recommended - Take each round and very gently form a round ball shape.

    5. Heat oil in a deep pan. Once hot (180 c) you can either deep fry or shallow fry these donuts by gently lowering into the oil. To deep fry, fry on high heat for 3 - 4 minutes turning once If you choose to shallow fry, you will need to fry for a minute or 2 longer.

    6. Combine Caster Sugar and Cinnamon in a plate.

    7. Place the donuts in the plate of cinnamon sugar. Use a spoon to roll the Donuts in the Cinnamon Sugar.

    Recipe Notes

    Top Tips & Notes

    This recipe is pretty simple, but these top tips will help make  the process easier:

    Cinnamon Sugar

    You can flavour the sugar with anything you like, such as cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, lemon zest.

    Melted Chocolate to serve

    You can serve it with a small pot of melted chocolate or nutella.

    Yoghurt

    If you don't have Yoghurt, use Buttermilk or Sour Cream.

    Oil Temperature

    Make sure your oil doesn't get too hot. Keep the heat at medium low.

    Dough

    The dough can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time and kept in the fridge in an airtight container.

    Shape 

    Some of the Donuts will puff up and make a round ball but some will just puff up and rise. Both will taste great!

    Make sure they are cooked!

    Make sure that the Donuts are cooking all the way through by testing one at the recommended time and making sure there is no wet dough in the middle. If your oil temperature is too high, the donuts turn a golden brown but remain uncooked on the inside.

    How many Donuts does this recipe make?

    The number of Donuts will vary depending on size. I use a 5 cm biscuit cutter.

    Storage Make Ahead 

    Make Dough Ahead - If you don’t want to cook your donuts straight away you can make the dough up to 24 hours ahead of time and store in the fridge in an airtight container.

    Leftovers - Donuts are best eaten fresh, so enjoy within a few hours.

    Leftovers can be stored in a tub for up to 24 hours. 

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can Donuts be made in the Air Fryer?

    Yes they can for 7 - 9 minutes at 350 f/180 C.

    Nutrition Facts
    Donuts without Yeast
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 115 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Cholesterol 6mg2%
    Sodium 51mg2%
    Potassium 18mg1%
    Carbohydrates 9g3%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 17IU0%
    Calcium 12mg1%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

     

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