Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Yeast Preparation
- In a small bowl, mix together the dried active yeast and caster sugar with warm water around 39 to 40°C (102 to 104°F). Allow this mixture to sit for about 5–10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine tapioca starch, mochiko flour, sorghum flour, oat flour (or buckwheat), rough-ground psyllium husk, xanthan gum, fine sea salt, and baking powder. Whisk these dry ingredients together until thoroughly blended.
Wet Ingredients
- Warm the milk slightly and add in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, beat the egg until well mixed. Incorporate the warm milk mixture and beaten egg into the bowl of dry ingredients, creating a thick batter.
Dough Mixing
- Pour in the activated yeast mixture and mix everything using a sturdy spatula or dough hook on medium speed for about 5–8 minutes. The dough should be sticky yet pliable.
Chill Dough
- Transfer the mixed dough to a greased bowl, cover it tightly with plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
Shape Doughnuts
- After chilling, remove the dough and divide it into equal portions. Shape each piece into a ball and gently flatten it slightly. Arrange doughnuts on a lined baking sheet and let them proof for about 1.5 hours.
Fry Doughnuts
- In a deep frying pan, heat oil to 165-170°C (329-338°F). Carefully place a few doughnuts in the hot oil, frying them for about 2.5 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
Coat and Fill
- Transfer doughnuts to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. While still warm, toss in caster sugar mixed with ground cinnamon if desired. Fill each doughnut with your choice of seedless jam or filling.
Nutrition
Notes
For the best results, use fresh ingredients and follow the tips for yeast activation and frying temperature.
