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Looking down at three round donuts with golden brown tops, each dusted with powdered sugar.

Chinese Buffet Donuts

Crispy, golden donuts coated in sugar, made with a simple dough of flour, milk, and egg, ready in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 270
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 313 g
  • 1/4 cup sugar 50 g
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup milk 160 ml
  • 1/4 cup oil 60 ml
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup sugar for coating, 100 g

Method
 

  1. Combine dry ingredients:

    In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt with a whisk.

  2. Mix wet ingredients:

    In a liquid measuring cup, mix together the milk, oil, and egg; whisk until uniform.

  3. Knead dough briefly:

    Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough comes together. Knead for 30–60 seconds until cohesive, avoiding overkneading to retain the air from the baking powder.

  4. Shape and cut dough:

    Shape the dough into a rectangle 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick. Use a cutter to form circles; set them on a baking sheet.

  5. Prepare sugar coating:

    Place 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar in a shallow bowl and set aside.

  6. Fry and coat doughnuts:

    When ready, heat 1 inch (2.5 cm) of oil to 325°F (165°C) in a Dutch oven or heavy pot. Fry the dough pieces for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and toss in the sugar to coat evenly. Enjoy!