{"id":132646,"title":"Authentic American Donuts","modified":"2026-06-13T11:18:19+02:00","plain":"Let’s talk donuts. Real American donuts are completely different from the ones you find in Europe. Around here, the focus is usually on the toppings and glaze, with all sorts of fancy flavors and colors. When it’s done well, it can be excellent\u2014after all, that’s part of what makes French pastry famous around the world. \n\n\n\nThat said, in the U.S., the real focus is the dough: pillowy-soft and full of flavor. In this recipe, I’ll show you how to make that dough; and if you decide to add a few French glazing techniques on top, then… guaranteed gastronomic bliss! \n\n\n\nFair warning, though: you may never want to buy overpriced donuts from local shops again…\n\n\n\nIf you’re curious about the origins of this wonderful treat, head over here\n\n\n\nTips for Perfect Donuts\n\n\n\nIt’s really important to stick to the measurements, then adjust based on the final texture. For example, depending on the type of flour you use, you may need to vary the amount of flour or milk. In any case, don’t forget to adjust the sugar as well so the flavor stays balanced. \n\n\n\nCraving another American dessert? Head over to my recipe for American cinnamon rolls\n\n\n\n\n\n\tAuthentic American Donuts\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\tDonuts120 g warm whole milk (37\u00b0C)4 g instant yeast1 egg60 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled20 g granulated sugar8 g brown sugar3 g salt280 g all-purpose flourfrying oilChocolate Glaze90 g powdered sugar13 g cocoa powder1 pinch of saltMatcha Glaze150 g white chocolate1 tsp matcha50 g butter\t\n\t\n\t\tDonutsCombine the milk and instant yeast; set aside for 10 minutes.In a bowl, mix all the dry ingredients. Transfer half of the mixture to another bowl.Crack the egg into a small bowl and beat well.Add the beaten egg, yeast mixture, and melted butter to the dry ingredients.Mix until smooth, then add the remaining flour mixture.Continue mixing, then knead on a work surface until a smooth dough forms.Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise for 1 hour.On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1.5 cm thick and cut out as many rounds as possible with a cutter (7-8 cm).Cut a hole in the center of each round with a smaller cutter (1 cm).Place on a floured surface, cover with a towel, and let rise for 45 to 60 minutes.Heat the oil in a saucepan to 175\u00b0C. Fry each side for 2-3 minutes, then let cool on a wire rack.Dip each donut into your chosen glaze.Matcha GlazeMelt the white chocolate and butter in a double boiler. When almost fully melted, add the matcha and mix well until smooth.Chocolate GlazeMix everything together, gradually adding water until the glaze reaches a spreadable, Nutella-like consistency.\t\n\t\n\t\tMeasure carefully, then adjust as needed based on how the dough looks and feels. Depending on the flour, you may need to add a little more flour or milk. If you make adjustments, remember to adjust the sugar as well so the flavor stays balanced.\n\t\n\t\n\t\tAm\u00e9ricaine","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132646","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=132646"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132646\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/489"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=132646"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=132646"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=132646"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}