Mexican Donuts (Donas)
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Mexican Donuts (Donas)
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Mexican donuts, or donas, are a traditional type of pan dulce, or Mexican sweet bread, that are fried and rolled in cinnamon sugar.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ½ cup pure cane sugar
- 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the coating
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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Instructions
- Heat the milk in a cup or bowl in the microwave in 15-second increments or on the stove until it's just warm to the touch. A thermometer should read around 110°F-115°F.
- Stir in the yeast and sugar. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and let it stand for 5 minutes until it gets foamy. If the mixture doesn’t get foamy, throw it out and start again with a new packet of yeast.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a regular large bowl), whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and salt.
- Attach the dough hook to the mixer and add the yeast mixture, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium for 6-8 minutes (or mix by hand) until the dough becomes smooth and soft. The dough will be slightly tacky but not completely sticky. If it is still fairly sticky, knead in 1 tablespoon of additional flour at a time until smooth and elastic.
- Coat a large bowl with oil and transfer the dough to the bowl, shaping it into a ball. Cover it with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Punch down the risen dough, then turn it onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle that’s about ½-inch thick.
- Use a donut cutter or the edge of a cup and a small round lid to cut out and shape the donuts. Re-knead any scraps to create more donuts and donut holes. I was able to make 16 donuts.
- Place the donuts and holes onto the prepared baking sheets, cover them with a clean kitchen towel, and let them rise again for 40 minutes.
- While the dough is rising, make the cinnamon sugar topping by mixing together the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a wide and shallow bowl. Set aside.
- Line a large plate with paper towels. In a large saute pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat 2 inches of oil to 360°F. Cook donuts in batches of 2-3 until golden brown on both sides, about 30 seconds per side. The donut holes will cook even faster, so work quickly to prevent any from burning.
- Transfer the donuts and holes to the prepared plate to drain and cool for a few seconds, then dip them into the cinnamon sugar and place them on a serving tray. Continue frying and topping the donuts until all are finished.
Notes
- Make sure the eggs and butter are at room temperature.
- If you don’t have pure cane sugar, you can use granulated sugar instead.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
252kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
55mg
(2%)
Potassium
71mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
188IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16donuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 188IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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