Shenkli Swiss Doughnuts
Indulge in the golden, pillowy delight of Shenkli Swiss Doughnuts, a traditional treat perfect for satisfying sweet cravings! These irresistible doughnuts are made from a soft, buttery dough infused with hints of vanilla and crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, eggs, milk, and baking powder. After being lovingly kneaded and rested, the dough is cut into classic doughnut shapes, fried to golden perfection, and finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar. Perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, Shenkli Doughnuts are a melt-in-your-mouth indulgence that’s quick and easy to prepare in under an hour. Whether served warm for breakfast or as a sweet snack, these Swiss doughnuts promise to be a crowd-pleasing favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 50 grams Unsalted butter
- 2 large Eggs
- 200 milliliters Milk
- 10 grams Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 liter Oil (for frying)
- 50 grams Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a small saucepan, gently warm the milk until lukewarm (not hot), then add the butter and stir until melted. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the vanilla extract.
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and pour in the egg mixture followed by the warm milk-butter mixture. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add a small amount of extra flour if the dough is too sticky.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
After the dough has rested, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1 cm thickness.
Use a round cookie cutter (about 8 cm in diameter) to cut out circles, then use a smaller cutter (2-3 cm) to cut holes in the middle of each circle to form doughnut shapes.
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or pot to 180°C (350°F). Carefully drop a few doughnuts into the oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry the doughnuts for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Repeat the frying process with the remaining doughnuts and doughnut holes.
Once cooled slightly, dust the Shenkli with powdered sugar and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
11322 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1019.2 g | 1307% | |
| Saturated Fat | 146.5 g | 732% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 391 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 3567 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 497.4 g | 181% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 112.0 g | ||
| Protein | 71.1 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 382 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 25.0 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 1005 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
