Low Calorie Donuts
This is a very easy yeast dough recipe. You will save calories by using an air fryer instead of deep frying. You can fill the donuts or dip them in homemade fruit sauce or chocolate syrup, or simply glaze them.
Equipment
- KitchenAid Stand Up Mixer
- Cuisinart Convection Toaster Oven Air fryer
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 3.5 tbsp sugar
- 7 g active dry yeast
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¾ cup warm milk I used 2% fat
Instructions
- Heat ¾ cup of milk up to 115 F
- Add 7 grams of active dry yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar
- Stir and set aside for 5 - 10 minutes for the yeast to start rising
- Melt 4 tbsp of butter
- While the yeast is rising prepare other ingredients
- To a bowl of electric mixer equipped with hook attachment add the flour, remaining sugar, egg and cooled butter
- After yeast had risen, add to the bowl and mix
- Knead on medium speed for 5 - 10 minutes until the dough start separating from the walls of the bowl
- Form a ball, cover and set aside in a warm area for 45 minutes to an hour and a half depending on the temperature and humidity of your home. Make sure the dough doubles in size.
- After the dough doubled in size, spread it on a well floured surface. Roll it out to one inch thickness
- Using dough cutter or wine glass (2.5 inch in diameter), carve out 16 round pieces.
- Cover with a clean towel and let it rise for 20-30 minutes
- Air fry donuts for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with water. Start with 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of water and mix it.
- Glaze the donuts and enjoy
Notes
ITEMS USED IN PREPARING THIS RECIPE
Cuisinart Convection Toaster Oven Air fryer
Mikasa Delray 40-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 8
