Low Calorie Donuts

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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.

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Prep Time 1 35

Cook Time 20

Servings: 16

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 114

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

KitchenAid Stand Up Mixer
Cuisinart Convection Toaster Oven Air fryer

Method

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

KitchenAid 6500 Series Stand Mixer with Glass Bowl

Mikasa Delray 40-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 8