Sugar-glazed Donuts
Another meeting with the Yeast Beast…
My last meeting with the beast was the time when I made this Focaccia bread as an entry for FFC#1. We felt a little awkward being with each other as we have not seen each other for months after having arguments. We then decided to make peace and agreed to see each other often so we feel comfortable with each other every time we meet. Thus, I decided to revisit the first recipe where I used yeast – Homemade Glazed Donuts, hoping it will be better than the first meeting. But something went wrong…
My friend who was with me the first time I made these donuts (and who was the one who activated the yeast) was also with me the second time. We figured out to make the donuts again. This time, I activated the yeast myself… using a thermometer. Ha! Of course, I did! It’s wiser to use the thermometer considering that I am not an expert with the yeast. I mean, I know what’s warm and hot. But it’s better to use the thermometer. 😛 My friend must have been so proud of me when she saw the yeast activated beautifully. Then I told her ‘I used the thermometer!’, giving her my biggest grin. 😀 I decided to half the recipe so that means I should half the ingredients. I mixed all ingredients and noticed that the dough is a little wet. I felt there’s something wrong…
So while I watch my friend (Yes, she did it! She seemed to be enjoying it so I let her do it. Besides, we don’t get to bond like that always) was kneading the dough, *something’s really wrong* I knew what was wrong – I put two eggs instead of one and I used large eggs! So what do you get when you were supposed to use one large egg instead of two? Nonetheless, she proceeded with the kneading.
I know you’d love to know how it turned out, so I am bringing these to FF#19.
(For those who are not aware about FF (Fiesta Friday), it’s the most amazing party ever. And of course, how can you have an amazing party without the amazing host, Angie @The Novice Gardener. Please click here to know more.)
And tadaa… The result? The donuts were like Churros in donut form! 😀 They were deliciously crispy on the outside and airy inside. They were not as soft as the donuts you can find from famous donut shops but I just love the texture and they were amazingly delicious.
Of course, they were best when eaten the same day! I think I consumed more than my friend. 😀 I always do! I wonder what will happen if I used just one egg. Hmm… I will find that out because I will make these again. And I will make sure to make chocolate sauce this time!
Get the recipe of these homemade donuts.
I hope you enjoy my treats for today’s FF. To our co-hosts and party people, ENJOY FF#19. 😀 Thank you, Angie! <3
And I just found out that today is NATIONAL DONUT DAY! What a great timing for my post? 😀 So, Happy National Donut day!!! 😉
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Hello, I log on to your new stuff like every week. Your humoristic
style is awesome, keep up the good work!
cookingwithauntjuju.com
I have the same problem – when I make something that is too good it is hard to keep eating and eating them! They sounded delicious – no wonder you ate more than your friend 🙂
Jhuls
I am glad you can relate with me, Aunt Juju! I hope you have a lovely week – it’s almost weekend and FF is just around the corner. 😉 Hope to see you there. <3
cookingwithauntjuju.com
Oh bad typos! “hard not to keep eating” ; “sound”. Have a great weekend 🙂
Jhuls
Don’t worry about the typos, Aunt Juju! I always have them. 😀
indusinternationalkitchen
National Donut Day sounds great! And your donuts look incredibly delicious! They look nice and soft on the inside too!
Jhuls
These donuts were really good that I cannot help myself from eating and eating. 😀 I am thankful that you stopped by, Indira. I hope you have a lovely day! 🙂
eclecticoddsnsods
I am soooo not cooking this this is soooo naughty but why doesn’t that surprise me jhuls?!? lol xx
Jhuls
Why almost everyone is telling me that they don’t want to cook these?? Haha! I know the answer, Justine! I think it will also take time for me to make this again. 😀
FireBonnet
What a happy mistake you made! I love churros… what fun to goof and have it come out just fine. Happy FF on Monday!
Jhuls
Thank you so much! I am happy that you stopped by. Have a lovely day!
saucygander
I’d take your churros donuts any day, they look just amazing. And that glaze, wow, i’d make it just to lick the spoon! 😛
Jhuls
Okay, one spoon for you and one for me. 😛 Thank you so much for stopping by, Saucy! I hope you have a lovely week! <3
Patty Nguyen
Whoa, your doughnuts look SO FLUFFY! I love fluffy doughnuts. Please bring me some, Jhuls! 😀
Jhuls
Sureeeee, Patty!!! I will send some for Bailey, too! 😀 Hope you have a lovely week! 🙂
Patty Nguyen
Same to you, my friend! 😀
Butter, Basil and Breadcrumbs
My sweet Jhuls… a most perfect post for National Donut Day!! These look absolutely delicious…that glaze is just perfect. They are picture perfect!! Welcome..welcome…welcome to Fiesta Friday!! I’m so happy to see you..and you have brought the most perfect treat to our table this weekend!! Thank you so much for sharing.. Have a lovely week… <3
Jhuls
Hi, Prudy! That’s what I was saying – these are perfect for National Donut Day! 😀 Thank you for coming over, Prudy. I hope you are having a good time co-hosting FF19. 🙂 Have a lovely week!
Arl's World
Sorry I am so late getting around to you Jhuls …and I thought I already left a comment …I think all this good food had gone to my head and not just my stomach. 😉 You can never go wrong when you bring donuts! These look heavenly! 🙂
Jhuls
That’s fine, Arl. I was thinking maybe you feel dizzy after trying out all the foods the guests have brought? 😀 Enjoy the lovely weekend. <3
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext
These look amazing, Jhuls!
Jhuls
Thank you, Jess! I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend! <3
Kloesunny @ Kloe's Kitchen
These look really good! I love doughnuts, but the best kind are always homemade! Thanks for sharing!! 🙂
Jhuls
I totally agree with you, Kloe! Homemade donuts are the best. <3 Have a lovely week!
milkandbun
I’m not making donuts at home, otherwise I have to eat them and eat.. and that’s not good for my shape :X But yours looks so tempting, I’d like to have one with a cup of coffee, just one please.. 😀
Jhuls
Hmm, why only one? 😀 It’s not fair!! All the guests have eaten more than one – you should, too! 😛 Just now, please? 😀 😀 Have a pleasant week!
Sylvia @superfoodista.com
Well Jhuls, I think these donuts turned out pretty amazingly well!! The look yummy and the glacing is scrumptious, I would definitely be tempted to bite into one – and hold on, you say the taste similar to churros….oh, I am really tempted now!! Lovely post and photos! Thanks for bringing this to the Fiesta!! hugs
Jhuls
I was really happy that these donuts turned out really good. I was not expecting that I will love these. 😀 Yes, these were like bigger churros, Sylvia. 😀 I am glad that you stopped by. Have a lovely week!
spiceinthecity
Jhuls, I think if you keep churning goodies like these, its ok if you and the beast dont become besties. These chur-nuts look like the best thing ever 😀
Jhuls
Haha! I hope when I make mistake again, the result will be a good one. 😀
Have a lovely week, Naina.
AnEdibleLife
Oh wow these are great!! Looking beautiful. After I have tackled churro’s I want to give these a go! Also – can I ask please, what camera do you use? I need to invest and your photos are beautiful x
Jhuls
Thank you so much for the wonderful message. 🙂
And to answer your question, I am using Nikon D5100. Also, I am using a little help of a car sun-shade which I am using as a reflector. 😀
Michelle
ooooh these look so yummy! Be careful, I’m gonna eat them all up! just goes to show you should always power through when you make a mistake, who knows what will happen! Seems like it was a successful mistake this time! And the perfect thing to bring to FF19 since yesterday was donut day!
Jhuls
Thank you, Michelle! I was so worried when I found that that I put two eggs, but I though maybe an extra egg would not not the donuts. I was happy that these donuts turned out so good. Thank you for being here. Have a lovely week! 🙂
The Novice Gardener
I think this is what you call a happy accident, Jhuls. I wonder if these taste more like crullers, instead, which are my most favorite kind of “donuts.” Would be great with coffee. Guess where the boys are right now? At the donut shop getting us girls donuts! 🙂
Jhuls
Yeah! These are near to crullers, Angie. And donuts are really good with coffee (or hot chocolate). 😀
Aww how sweet are the boys? I hope you enjoyed the donuts. 😉 Have an amazing weekend. <3
toozesty
Oh no! Don’t fight with yeast! Or Focaccia? How do you live without focaccia?! Your churro-doughnuts look aamaaazing.
Jhuls
I think I don’t have to fight with the yeast anymore – we are talking things slowly and we are at the stage of getting to know each other. 😀 Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a fab weekend.
weebirdiecafe
Those sugar graze looks so divine. Very tempting… extra egg must made those doughnuts rich and moist… yum yum yum.
If you are worried about yeast getting active, you can buy ‘quick dry yeast’ or ‘active dry yeast’ next time. You can just add them straight into the flour. It is also handy if you want to bake breads without adding any sugar. 🙂
Jhuls
I used active dry yeast – I thought only instant yeast can be added to flour? Yay! Thank you for the info and thanks a lot for stopping by. Have a pleasant weekend.
weebirdiecafe
Oh, sorry, not ‘active dry yeast’. You can check the tin/pack of the yeast you have, and if they have instruction about activation, it will need activation. But usually, if it say, ‘easy’, ‘instant’ ‘fast action’ etc, they don’t need activation. Sorry for confusing you.
Jhuls
Okay! My mind is clearer now. 😀 Have a lovely week!
simplyvegetarian777
Loved the write up, donuts and the books. Is this a new series? My 10 year old is an avid reader. She would love to read the series. Review?
Those donuts are on my list to make.
Sonal
Jhuls
Thank you, Sonal! There’s an available image for the overview of the series. You can click the link ‘But, I prepared something for you to read on.’ Your 10 year old would love this. 😉 I hope you let me know when she reads it and when you make the donuts. 🙂
Sinfully Tempting
What a perfect treat to bring to Fiesta Friday! They look delicious! 🙂
Jhuls
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoyed these. Have a lovely weekend! 🙂
chefjulianna
So glad you are taking on the yeast beast again, Jhuls and taking us along for the ride! Your “churro” doughnuts look amazing! What are you going to tackle next? 🙂
Jhuls
Hmm, good question! You are going to see me tackle my not-so-good encounter with Mr. Falafel! 😐
Thank you, Chef Julianna! I may have to meet the yeast again. 🙂 Happy FF19! <3
Lily
I love donuts, but I have been afraid to learn to make them because i would eat all of them and that would not be good for the waistline, yours looks so delicious, especially the mini tidbits/donut whole one, very cute! thanks for sharing:)
Jhuls
What is a waistline? 😀 I forgot the waistline when I made these donuts, Lily! I was glad that I halved the recipe, or else I would eat more than I could handle. Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!
ninoalmendra
Homemade donuts are unbeatable! Happy National Doughnuts Day!!!
Thanks for sharing and Happy FF party =)
Jhuls
I totally agree, Nino! Thank you so much for coming over. Enjoy these and happy FF! Have a great weekend!
strictlydelicious
hahaha this story was hilarious! I couldn’t stop reading! I’m glad the donuts turned out so wonderfully and so beautifully!
Jhuls
Haha! Thank you, Lina! I’m glad that you love this post and the donuts. I missed you! I am delighted that you stopped by. Have a fab weekend! <3
Kaila511
Love the book review, thanks for bringing it to FF (alongside the doughnuts). When I finish reading this massive chemistry textbook, it’s on my Goodreads queue! Happy Weekend! 🙂
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Kaila! I hope you’ll love it. Have a wonderful weekend to you! <3
crendina
ooh sweet treat! they sure are delicious! may i have one please? 😉 Happy FF!
Jhuls
You can have more than one, Cris! 😉 Thanks for stopping by and happy FF! Have a lovely weekend! <3
birgerbird
Jhulse, so proud to see you have made the donuts! The simple glaze is wonderful and they look delicious. So glad you brought them to FF #19 because I am hungry!!! Now that you have worked so hard on these donuts, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the party.
Jhuls
Hi, Sue! I am delighted to know that you are co-hosting FF19! How is it going with you?
Thank you for coming over. Enjoy these donuts and happy weekend! <3
birgerbird
Going great and it is always beyond fun and happy having you at the party!
Jhuls
I am happy to be at the party, Sue! Glad to know that you are enjoying! Have a pleasant week! <3
deliciousdaydreams
*drool* oh boy. Yum.
Jhuls
Haha! Drool over. 😉 Thank you for stopping by! Have a lovely weekend!
Loretta
Wow, how impressive these donuts look Jhuls. I’m not sure I’ve ever tried making them from scratch, we’ll definitely have to give it a go. Your photography is amazing too, reflector eh??? You’ve gone all professional haven’t ya? Great job, great post! Happy Fiesta Friday, I’ll take half a dozen please. 🙂
Jhuls
I would not deny that I love these photos, too! 😀 Thank you so much, Loretta!
Ooppss! Not professional – I am using a silver car sun-shade. And I think it works well. 😉
You want half? I’ll give you one dozen. 😀 Have a lovely weekend!
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sarahgiebens
Oh Jhuls! They look incredible! I mean, churros like donuts… I’m in! *omnomnom* Haha perfect day to post these 🙂 Happy National Donut Day!
These books seem quite nice 🙂 So creative 🙂
Happy Fiesta Friday! <3
Jhuls
I had no idea that first Friday of the month of June is National Donut Day, Sarah! So I was beaming when I found out. What a perfect timing, I thought. 😀
I love these books, Sarah! And I would love to read them again. 🙂 Happy weekend!
sarahgiebens
From now on I’m going to have my own National Doughnut Day here in Belgium 🙂 And crafteaheart promised me to remind me every year 🙂
Happy weekend!
Jhuls
And you have to remind me. 😀
sarahgiebens
I will 😀
thebrookcook
Wow!! These really look fabulous 🙂 I thought that you were going to say that you “had to” make twice the amount to balance out the extra egg- and eat them of course! 🙂 It’s fun that you just made them with the extra egg! 🙂 Happy FF & National Donut Day!
Jhuls
Hmm, I haven’t thought of that. But an extra egg was just perfect. 😀 I’ll be careful next time. 🙂
Thank you so much for coming over and happy FF. Have a fab weekend! <3
Dimple@shivaaydelights
All I’ve been thinking about is doughnuts recently…you read my mind…these are gorgeous xx
Jhuls
We read each other’s mind, Dimple. 😀 I was also craving for chocolate cake and you posted that lovely chocolate cake with mint. 😐 Thank you for stopping by. I hope you enjoy the weekend! <3
theseasonedtraveler
Beautiful! And as always, Jhuls, you had me laughing through your stories. Don’t you love it when a “mistake” turns out delicious?! The dripping glaze is killer. I wish a had one to go with my coffee right now 🙁 Happy Weekend!
Jhuls
I love it when I make people laugh. I won’t deny that I really have funny experiences in baking and cooking and I’m happy to share them with you. 😉 The dripping glaze even kills me, too! I kept on looking at the photos before I published this post. 😀 These are really perfect for coffee, Laura! Enjoy and have a lovely weekend. <3
acasadisimi
Happy Fiesta Friday! thanks for sharing!
Simi
Jhuls
Happy FF, Simi! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Andrea Giang | Cooking with a Wallflower
These donuts look so delicious. I’ll have to give them a try. =)
Jhuls
These are indeed delicious, Andrea! I hope you let me know your thoughts. I hope you have a beautiful weekend. <3
Andrea Giang | Cooking with a Wallflower
Thanks, Jhuls! I’ll let you know when I get the chance to try them =)
mysimpledelights
Oh my!!! Just having my morning coffee and first I see Lori’s shortbread, then Tina’s Lemon cake…now this!!! Making me drool and my stomach growling in hunger! They look amazing Jhuls! 😘
Jhuls
Haha! I am glad that you feel the same way, too. I bet you’d love to take out everything you want from the screen, right? 😀 Thank you, Farianti! I hope you have a lovely weekend!
mysimpledelights
Note to self…must not look at posts before breakfast!! I am having a lovely time with friends visiting us! Did a lot of walking today! Hope you’re having a good one! xx
Jhuls
I will agree with you on that, Farianti. It is best to eat breakfast first before going to WP for Fiesta Friday or any other days. 😀 Otherwise, our tummy will keep on growling and growling. 😛 Have a lovely week!
Mr Fitz
loving the homemade donuts..
Jhuls
Thank you, Mr. Fritz! Happy FF! 🙂
polianthus
hey there Jhuls so are the donuts above the ones where you mixed the dough wrong but still turned out great? Or a different recipe altogether?? My humble opinion on yeast – I usually use the stuff in the sachet – dry pellets – I then throw those into the flour and all other ingredients, I may or may not warm the fluid to baby bath temperature ( ie you can stick a finger in and its warm and doesnt burn your finger) not that I do that, then I knead the dought (using the bread machine, which has a heating function and therefore helps the dough to rise – yeast is easy to work with just dont over think it and treat it likethe living thing it is 🙂 made me laugh your post!
Jhuls
I halved the recipe when I made these donuts. I halved all ingredients expect the egg – so I had an extra egg here. 😀 And I always knead by hand. 🙂 Thank you so much for stopping by and I may have to try that addition of yeast to flour. Do I have to change the rising time??
polianthus
Hi Jhuls – I guess I am a lazy cook 🙂 – I really just add the yeast to the flour – one should stir at this point, then add the salt, sugar if any mix and then the wet ingredients make a dough and let the dough rise. I dont ever watch rising times just watch the dough to see when it has risen happily and is double its size, the dough wil tell you when its ready 🙂 not very scientific approach maybe and depending on where you are and the temperature it will take longer, you can even put the dough in the fridge and let i rise overnight, but then in the morning you must bring it to room temperature, knead again, and let rise before you bake 🙂 – does this help or leave you more confused?
Jhuls
I understand what you mean and don’t worry about confusing me. 😀 I think I am a bit overwhelmed with all the suggestions/information you (and everyone) is giving me. I will try to put them all together and apply them the next time I deal with the yeast. 🙂 Have a lovely week!
polianthus
well then to make it simple – throw the active yeast in with the flour mix all dry ingredients – have butter and milk at room temperature – or at least ideally not fridge cold – mix it all together into a nice dough – let rise about 1 1/2 hours – when you poke a finger into it should feel like a soft memory foam cushion 🙂 there easy!
Jhuls
Better now! 😀 Thank you so much! I though active dry yeast should always be activated.
polianthus
http://www.redstaryeast.com/lessons-yeast-baking/yeast-types-usage/active-dry-yeast
you can do either, but I am lazy so throw it all together, maybe the end result would be amazingly different if one went the long step process, but over all it is satisfactory if you throw it all together 🙂
Active Dry Yeast can be added directly to dry ingredients:
Use liquid temperatures of 120°F-130°F.
Yeast activity may decrease if it comes into direct contact with salt or sugar.
Active Dry Yeast can be dissolved in liquids before using:
Rehydrating Dry Yeast before using gives it a “good start” – the yeast feeds on the sugar allowing it to become very active and ready to work in your dough.
Water is recommended for dissolving yeast.
Dissolve 1 tsp sugar in 1/2 cup 110°F-115°F water.
Add up to 3 packets of yeast, depending on your recipe, to the sugar solution.
Stir in yeast until completely dissolved.
Let mixture stand until yeast begins to foam vigorously (5 – 10 minutes).
Add mixture to remaining ingredients.
Remember to decrease the total liquids in your recipe by 1/2 cup to adjust for the liquid used to dissolve the yeast.
Jhuls
Wow! Thank you so much for this. I will try adding active dry yeast next time. So excited to try this. This is much easier. 😀
polianthus
well it should work and baking above all should be fun!
Ala
Jhuls, I can ALWAYS use a churro in donut form–I don’t care how you came by it, I want this ASAP please 🙂 sometimes “mistakes” turn into a recipe for the best success. Thanks for sharing this, and happy Friday!
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Ala! You could take a dozen. 😀
Have a wonderful weekend! <3
deliciouslynell
You’re a pro at handling that yeast beast! Yum! These donuts look divine!
Jhuls
Not that much, Nell. We still need to talk A LOT, to get to know each other more. 😀 Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend! <3
Fae's Twist & Tango
It has been a very long time since I had donuts. I was waiting for beauties like these!
Jhuls
Fae!!! I am glad that you are here! Are you joining us this FF? 😀
These donuts are divine! They are absolute hit! Thank you so much, Fae! We missed you!
Elaine @ foodbod
Your donuts looks amazing!! It looks to me like you and yeast have worked out your differences 🙂 enjoy the party xx
Jhuls
We are on the getting to know each other stage again, Elaine. 🙂 I hope you have a wonderful weekend! <3
Elaine @ foodbod
And you xx
lapetitepaniere
Jhuls, your glazed donuts look scrumptious and so tempting 🙂 The picture with the glazed on the top is perfect. Happy Fiesta Friday 😉
Jhuls
Thank you, Linda! I enjoyed these for breakfast. Are you having your breakfast now? Or is it night time in your place? 🙂 Happy FF!
lapetitepaniere
Morning time and ready to cook for FF 😀
Jhuls
Yay! So excited to see what you have for later. 😉
Jess
AWESOME donuts, Jhuls! There are very few things in this world that I love to eat more than glazed donuts. Pure nirvana in my mouth. Thanks for bringing them to the party- now excuse me while I go and hoard some for myself before others get here 😉
Jhuls
Hurry now, Jess! These will be a hit today! 😀 Thank you for coming over! Happy FF! <3
Lori
Cracking me up….as usual my friend! You and the yeast arguing….hahaha! Extra egg or not, these donuts are gorgeous!! Have you been working on your photos? Love them! Beautiful! I <3 donuts!!!!!
Jhuls
We’ve been trying to save our relationship, Lori! 😀
Uh, I don’t think I’ve understood completely about the question of me working on my photos. 😐
Lori
Just meant your photos are looking even better…though I always think your photos are good! 🙂
Jhuls
I am trying to experiment with a reflector, Lori. But even though I use a reflector, some of the photos are just same as the old ones. I can’t seem to figure out how to use the camera except to point and shoot. I still don’t know what time is perfect to shoot stuffs. I am trying every printed background I have to match with the food. I transferred the table near the window so I don’t have to put so much effort in setting up. I don’t edit food photos except adding texts. The main problem I have is I am so poor in food styling/decorations! But it doesn’t matter, the taste of the food is better. Thank you, Lori! <3
Lori
Well I think your photos are looking great Jhuls! I love looking at them! Keep up the good work. <3
Jhuls
Thank you, Lori! <3
oceanviewkitchen
What a treat! They look absolutely delicious!
Jhuls
They are really good! 😉 Thanks for coming over! Happy FF#19!
Traditionally Modern Food
Donuts reminds me krispy cream 🙂
Jhuls
KK Donuts are way better than these, but these are incredibly delicious! 🙂 Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful FF! <3