CLASSIC FRIED CHOUX DOUGHNUTS (LIGHT & FLUFFY)
These popular doughnuts, beloved at festivals and street fairs, originate from a tradition of frying choux pastry dough. Though fried, they absorb little oil, resulting in light, fluffy treats perfect dusted with powdered sugar, cinnamon, jam, vanilla cream, or even ice cream. Shape them freely β fun designs for kids are a great option!
π Prep Time: 15 min
π³ Cook Time: 15 min
π½οΈ Yields: About 10 doughnuts
Ingredients
- 120 ml milk
- 100 ml water
- 125 g butter
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- 4 small eggs (or 3 large eggs)
- Powdered sugar and cinnamon, for dusting
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine milk, water, butter, salt, and sugar. Heat until butter melts and the mixture begins to boil.
- Remove from heat, add all the flour at once, and stir vigorously until the dough pulls away from the pan and forms a smooth ball.
- Let the dough cool for 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a plain round tip (or use a plastic bag with a corner cut off).
Tip: Place the piping bag inside a tall glass, fold the edges over the rim, and spoon the dough in to avoid mess. - Heat oil in a deep pan until very hot. Pipe spirals of dough directly into the hot oil, starting from the center and working outward to your desired doughnut size.
- Fry until golden brown, turning if needed to brown evenly.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Dust with vanilla powdered sugar and cinnamon before serving.
π‘ Tips
- Make sure oil is hot enough to prevent dough from soaking excess oil.
- You can customize shapes β rings, spirals, or fun figures for kids.
- Serve fresh and warm for best texture and flavor.
π½οΈ Perfect For
- Street food and festival treats
- Light dessert or snack
- Family gatherings and celebrations
π Final Thoughts
These airy fried choux doughnuts combine the delight of crisp outside and soft inside. Simple to make but always impressive, they bring festive joy to any table.