Quick Fried Donut Recipe
Fried donut recipe – is a simple donut recipe that can be made in about 15 minutes. This tasty donut without yeast is the perfect combination of a lightly crisp exterior with a soft, airy interior.
Plus, this donut recipe is made with farmer’s cheese, so this can count as a protein donut recipe too. Whip up a batch of these for your next breakfast and wow your whole family. Learning how to make donuts couldn’t be simpler!
Whether you prefer your donut rolled in cinnamon-sugar, drizzled with icing or with no toppings at all, this recipe will let you have it all. Once you learn how to make donuts, you’ll want to make these more often than you should 😉
Donut Recipe with Protein
Most donut recipes are full of carbs—and only carbs. This protein donut recipe is made with tvorog, commonly known as farmer’s cheese, which boasts 4 grams of protein per ounce. By using a combination of the cheese along with buttermilk, this donut has an incredibly moist and airy interior that’s filled with good-for-you protein.
Simple Donut Recipe Without Yeast
Generally, donuts can take quite a long time to make, thanks to the process of waiting for the yeast to rise. This, on the other hand, is a donut recipe without yeast.
This means that an entire batch of fresh donuts can be thrown together in the morning before everyone runs out the door for work or school, or saved as a special treat for a weekend family brunch.
Where can I get Farmers Cheese?
Look in the dairy section of your store. If you have a Russian section or Russian store in the area, they typically sell it as well. The cheese can be sold under “Amish Cheese” name as well.
As an alternative, you can make your own, following the recipe here or here.
What can I substitute for farmers cheese?
If you are unable to find farmers cheese, you can substitute it with ricotta. Because this recipe calls for dry farmer’s cheese, the ricotta will have more liquid in it. To counterbalance that, you will need to add a lot less buttermilk than this recipe calls for. You can also use this Quick Farmer’s Cheese Recipe to make your own.
Alternatively, you can simply try this 15-minute ricotta donut recipe instead.
What is the best oil to fry donuts with?
One important thing to consider when learning how to make donuts is finding the best oil to fry donuts with. The oil must have a high smoke point so it can withstand the high temperatures needed for evenly frying. Additionally, the oil should be flavorless to let the flavor of the donut recipe itself shine without distractions.
A few oils for frying donuts include:
- canola oil
- grapeseed oil
- safflower oil
- vegetable oil
- light olive oil
Tips for Making this Fried Donut Recipe
Whichever oil you choose, make sure to add at least 1.5-2 inches of oil to a heavy-bottomed pot, such as a cast iron pot. Heat the oil to 350F degrees, and use a frying thermometer to help with the continuous temperature reading. Discard your oil once you are done frying.
Ingredients for a Quick and Easy Donut Recipe
This protein donut recipe uses dry farmer’s cheese or tvorog. The more moisture the tvorog has, the less buttermilk you will need to add to bring it all together. Essentially, just add enough buttermilk to bring the dough together.
Ingredients for Donut Glaze (Optional)
- powdered sugar
- lemon juice or milk (use lemon juice if you like the glaze tart, or milk if you don’t)
How to Make Quick and Easy Fried Donuts
- Combine all ingredients but the buttermilk together, then add enough buttermilk to bring it together into a dough.
- Roll the dough and use a doughnut cutter or an upside down glass to cut out circles for the doughnuts.
- Heat the oil and fry doughnuts on both sides until golden. Remove to a paper towel-lined rack.
- Make the glaze and dip the doughnuts. Or coat in granulated or powdered sugar while hot. Alternatively, you can dip donuts into powdered sugar or a cinnamon-sugar blend. Enjoy while fresh!
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Quick Fried Donut Recipe
Fried donut recipe - this simple recipe can be made in about 15 minutes. The yeast-free donuts are a perfect combination of a lightly crisp exterior with a soft, airy interior.
Ingredients
Donut Ingredients
- 1 lb very dry farmer's cheese
- 1.5 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Powdered Sugar Donut Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar for optional glaze
- 3 tbsp lemon juice for optional glaze
Instructions
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Mix: Combine the farmer's cheese, egg, vanilla extract, and flour, then slowly add up to 1 cup of buttermilk to bring the dough together. Just mix enough to bring the ingredients together—do not overmix or the donuts will be tough. Make sure not to add too much flour, or the donuts will be dense and heavy.
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Roll & Cut out:
Roll out or pat down the dough to about 3/4 inch thickness on a well-floured surface. Cut out the donuts using a donut cutter, or a 3-inch cookie cutter (or glass) with a 1-inch cutter to remove the center. Collect all the dough scraps, combine and roll out again, repeating the step until the dough is all used.
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Fry: Heat a non-flavored, high smoke point frying oil to 350 degrees by utilizing a frying thermometer. Fry the donuts for a few minutes until golden brown, then flip and fry the other side similarly.
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Remove donuts from frying oil with a slotted spoon or a skimming ladle. Shake lightly to remove excess oil, then transfer to a dish lined with paper towels.
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Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice. Dip the donuts into the glaze while still warm. Alternatively, you can dip donuts into powdered sugar or a cinnamon-sugar blend. Enjoy while fresh!
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Who doesn’t love donuts?! Can’t wait to make these!
I know, right? Hope you love them!