Ingredients
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2 cups Tapioca Flour
½ cup All-Purpose Flour
½ cup Granulated Sugar
1 tablespoon Baking Powder
½ teaspoon Salt
1 cup Warm Milk
¼ cup Unsalted Butter, melted
1 Large Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
4–6 cups Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil
As needed Glaze Ingredients (Powdered Sugar, Milk, Vanilla)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the tapioca flour, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a shaggy dough forms
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic
- Shape the dough into small balls and arrange them in a ring shape to form donuts
- Heat the oil in a large pot to 325-350°F (160-175°C). Fry the shaped donuts in small batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brow
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and allow to cool slightly
- Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract. Dip each warm donut into the glaze and let set
Notes
For gluten-free donuts, substitute with a gluten-free flour blend.
For dairy-free versions, use plant-based milk and butter.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy Free optional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg