Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted for softness)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
For Frying & Toppings
- Oil for deep frying
- Powdered sugar or granulated sugar (for dusting)
- Optional: Melted chocolate or glaze for dipping
Required Kitchen Tools
When making Round Rock donuts at home, having the right tools makes the process so much easier. Here’s what I use:
- Mixing Bowls: To combine the wet and dry ingredients separately before mixing them together.
- Stand or Hand Mixer: Helps knead the dough to a smooth, soft consistency.
- Rolling Pin: For shaping and flattening the dough before cutting.
- Round Cutter: To cut out classic donut shapes (you can even use a glass if you don’t have a cutter).
- Deep Frying Pan or Dutch Oven: To fry the donuts evenly.
- Kitchen Thermometer: To maintain the right oil temperature (~340°F).
- Slotted Spoon / Tongs: For lifting the donuts safely from hot oil.
- Cooling Rack: To drain excess oil and keep the donuts crisp.
