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King's Doughnut

17/11/2023

I can provide you with a recipe for a Doughnut that might reflect the concept of the “King’s Doughnut”. This is a variation that can vary based on local traditions and the imagination of the baker, so there are many versions.

Here is a classic version of this delicious doughnut:

Ingredients

  • 500 g of 00 flour
  • 200 g of sugar
  • 100 g of butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 packet of baking powder for sweets
  • The grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • Milk q.b. (necessary quantity to obtain a soft dough)
  • Powdered sugar for decorating

Preparation

  1. Take a large enough bowl and sift the flour together with the baking powder. Add the sugar, pinch of salt, and grated lemon zest.
  2. Add the eggs and melted butter to the center (make sure it’s cooled down so as not to “cook” the eggs).
  3. Start kneading with a fork or whisk, gradually incorporating the milk until a homogeneous and soft dough is obtained, which however comes off the hands.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured pastry board for a few minutes.
  5. Form a doughnut giving the dough the characteristic round shape with a hole in the middle. You can help yourself with a doughnut mold if you find it necessary.
  6. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  7. Place the doughnut on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and bake for about 30-40 minutes or until golden brown (do the toothpick test to check the inside cooking).
  8. Once baked, remove the doughnut from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
  9. When it’s completely cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar to decorate.

Curiosity

The King’s Doughnut could refer to various regional sweets, each with its own history and peculiarities. In many cases, these doughnuts are recipes that date back to ancient traditions and are prepared for special occasions, often with decorations that refer to nobility or wealth, such as the use of powdered sugar and candied fruit.

Remember that every baker or pastry chef can have their own “royal” version of the doughnut, which may include enrichments such as dried fruit, chocolate chips or flavors like vanilla, orange or other citrus fruits.

King's Doughnut