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Slovak Doughnuts

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These traditional Slovak doughnuts offer a taste of old-world comfort, featuring a rich, pillowy texture that melts in your mouth. The dough is enriched with egg yolks, butter, and scalded milk, creating a tender crumb that holds up beautifully to frying. A hint of vanilla and bright citrus zest from lemon or orange rind adds a subtle aromatic sweetness that distinguishes these from standard fried doughs. Perfect for weekend breakfasts, holiday gatherings, or as a special treat with coffee, these homemade pastries capture the essence of European baking. They are best enjoyed fresh, warm from the fryer, perhaps dusted with powdered sugar or dipped in chocolate.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12
Calories: 2210.9
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These traditional Slovak doughnuts offer a taste of old-world comfort, featuring a rich, pillowy texture that melts in your mouth. The dough is enriched with egg yolks, butter, and scalded milk, creating a tender crumb that holds up beautifully to frying. A hint of vanilla and bright citrus zest from lemon or orange rind adds a subtle aromatic sweetness that distinguishes these from standard fried doughs. Perfect for weekend breakfasts, holiday gatherings, or as a special treat with coffee, these homemade pastries capture the essence of European baking. They are best enjoyed fresh, warm from the fryer, perhaps dusted with powdered sugar or dipped in chocolate.
Ingredients
  • 1 package Yeast
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 pint Scalded, cooled milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 7 cup Flour (Approx)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 ea Egg yolks
  • 1/4 pound Butter
  • 1 ea Egg
  • 1/2 lemon or orange Grated rind
Directions
  1. 1
    Dissolve yeast in lukewarm milk and stir in 2 cups of flour. Cover and let stand in a warm place for 30 minutes until foamy.
  2. 2
    In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks, whole egg, sugar, vanilla, grated citrus rind, and salt until light and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Add the egg mixture to the yeast mixture and stir until combined.
  4. 4
    Melt the butter and mix it into the batter.
  5. 5
    Gradually add the remaining flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
  6. 6
    Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about one hour, or until doubled in bulk.
  7. 7
    Turn the dough onto a floured board and pat or roll it out until it is half an inch thick.
  8. 8
    Cut out doughnut shapes using a doughnut cutter or glasses.
  9. 9
    Cover the cut doughnuts and let them rise again until light and puffy.
  10. 10
    Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC). Fry doughnuts in batches until golden brown on both sides.
  11. 11
    Remove doughnuts and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2210.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 56.5g87%
Saturated Fat 23.5g118%
Cholesterol 1234.3mg412%
Sodium 5154.2mg215%
Total Carbohydrate 353.5g118%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g46%
Sugars 35.2g
Protein 61.6g124%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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