Baked Doughnuts with Milkshake

Baked doughnuts are a delicious and simple sweet to make. Moreover, pairing the doughnuts with a milkshake creates a wonderful combination for a snack or an indulgent breakfast. Let’s start with the recipe for the baked doughnuts:

Ingredients for Baked Doughnuts:

• 500 g of all-purpose flour
• 150 g of granulated sugar
• 100 g of butter at room temperature
• 2 whole eggs
• 1 sachet of baking powder
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• A pinch of salt

Preparation of Baked Doughnuts:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour with the sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt.
3. Add the butter cut into pieces and work the dough with your hands until you have a sandy consistency.
4. Incorporate the eggs and continue to knead until the mixture is homogeneous.
5. On a lightly floured surface, take small portions of the dough and form cylinders, then join the ends to create the classic doughnut shape.
6. Place the doughnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between them.
7. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remember to check often as each oven has its own timing.
8. Let them cool on a wire rack before serving.

Now let’s see how to prepare a simple milkshake to go with your doughnuts:

Ingredients for Vanilla Milkshake:

• 500 ml of vanilla ice cream
• 250 ml of whole milk
• A dollop of whipped cream for decoration
• Chocolate chips or chocolate shavings for garnish
• Vanilla extract (optional, to enhance the flavor)

Preparation of the Milkshake:

1. Put the ice cream and milk in a blender.
2. Blend at high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
3. If you desire a more intense vanilla flavor, add a few drops of vanilla extract and blend for a few more seconds.
4. Pour the milkshake into tall glasses.
5. Garnish with whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate chips or shavings.

Curiosity

Baked doughnuts are perfect for dipping in the milkshake! This habit of “dipping” sweets into a creamy beverage or coffee has ancient origins, and makes the tasting even more enjoyable, combining different textures and complementary flavors.