French-style boiled donuts
Description
The recipe won't take much time. You need special dough to make donuts, but in this recipe you will learn. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Pour water into a saucepan, add butter, and place over low heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat; the butter should be completely dissolved.
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Step 2
2. Add all the flour and quickly mix intensively. The mixture should form a soft, smooth dough. Let it cool slightly (it should still be warm), then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well with a spatula or mixer after each addition.
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Step 3
3. Add a pinch of salt and mix until smooth. Pour vegetable oil into a saucepan, heat it to boiling, then drop the dough into the oil using a teaspoon to shape it into doughnuts.
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Step 4
4. Fry the donuts until golden brown, place them on a paper towel, and let them cool. Decorate with powdered sugar or chocolate.