Ingredients (makes 8–10 doughnuts)
For the Doughnuts:
· 2 cups all-purpose flour
· 2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
· ½ cup warm milk (around 110°F / 43°C)
· ¼ cup sugar
· 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
· 1 large egg
· ½ tsp salt
· 1 tsp vanilla extract
· oil for frying (or baking option below)
For the Mango Glaze:
· ½ cup ripe mango purée (fresh or canned)
· 1 cup powdered sugar
· 1–2 tsp lemon juice (for brightness)
· Optional: pinch of turmeric for a natural golden color
🍳 Instructions
1. Activate the Yeast
1. Mix yeast, warm milk, and 1 tsp sugar in a bowl.
2. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2. Make the Dough
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
2. Add the yeast mixture, egg, butter, and vanilla extract.
3. Mix and knead for about 8–10 minutes until the dough is soft and elastic.
4. Cover and let it rise for 1–1½ hours, until doubled in size.
3. Shape the Doughnuts
1. Roll out the dough to ½-inch thickness.
2. Cut out doughnuts using a cutter (or glass + bottle cap).
3. Cover and let them rest again for 20–30 minutes to puff up slightly.
4. Fry or Bake
· To Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry each doughnut for about 1 minute per side, until golden.
· To Bake: Brush with butter and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes, until light golden.
5. Make the Mango Glaze
1. Blend mango purée with powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
2. Adjust thickness — add more sugar for thicker glaze or a few drops of milk for thinner consistency.
3. Dip warm (not hot) doughnuts into the glaze and let set on a cooling rack.
💡 Tips for Perfect Mango Doughnuts
· Use fresh Alphonso or Kesar mango for a deep, aromatic flavor.
· Make sure the dough is soft and slightly tacky, not dry — this keeps doughnuts fluffy.
· Don’t overheat oil; too hot = brown outside, raw inside.
· For a glossy glaze, sift the powdered sugar before mixing.
· Add toasted coconut flakes or chopped pistachios on top for extra crunch and beauty.
🌿 Health Benefits
· Mango is rich in vitamin c, vitamin A, and antioxidants that boost immunity and skin health.
· Baking option reduces oil absorption, making it a lighter indulgence.
· Homemade doughnuts allow control over sugar and fat content.
· Lemon juice adds vitamin c and aids digestion.
· Whole wheat substitution for half the flour adds fiber and nutrients.
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