Hungarian Fánk Donuts
Hungarian fánk donuts are soft, airy, deep-fried pastries with a light, fluffy interior and golden crisp exterior, traditionally served with powdered sugar or jam for a classic European treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hungarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Apricot jam or preferred jam (optional)
Instructions
- Activate yeast by mixing warm milk and sugar, then adding yeast and letting it foam for 5–10 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Add egg yolks, butter, vanilla, and yeast mixture.
- Knead dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness and cut into circles.
- Let shaped dough rise again for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil to 170–180°C and fry donuts for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Drain on paper towels, cool slightly, and dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve plain or with jam.
Notes
- Ensure yeast is active for proper dough rise.
- Maintain correct oil temperature to avoid greasy donuts.
- Best served warm for optimal texture.
- Fill with jam after frying for best results.
- Dough can be refrigerated overnight after first rise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
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