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Gordon Ramsay Doughnut

Gordon Ramsay Doughnut
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Gordon Ramsay’s doughnuts are traditional yeasted doughnuts made from enriched dough. After proofing and frying, they result in a tender interior with a golden crust. These doughnuts are often filled with jam, pastry cream, or topped with glazes and sugar, offering a base for countless variations.

Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 500g all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

  • 7g instant yeast

  • 50g granulated sugar

  • 250ml warm milk

  • 2 large eggs

  • 60g unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for aroma)

For frying:

  • Sunflower or vegetable oil, for deep-frying

For coating or filling (choose one or more):

  • Caster sugar or cinnamon sugar, for coating

  • Jam, pastry cream, or Nutella, for filling

  • Glaze or icing sugar, for drizzling or dusting

Instructions

  • Activate the yeast: In a bowl, mix warm milk, a pinch of sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.

  • Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest. Mix until it forms a sticky dough.

  • Knead the dough: Add softened butter and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. You can do this by hand or with a dough hook.

  • First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1½–2 hours until doubled in size.

  • Shape the doughnuts: Punch down the dough and roll it to about 1.5 cm thickness. Cut with a round cutter (or a glass) and place on a floured tray.

  • Second rise: Cover loosely with a towel and let rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffed.

  • Heat the oil: Heat oil in a deep pan to 170–180°C (340–355°F). Fry doughnuts in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.

  • Drain and cool: Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Let cool slightly.

  • Coat or fill: Roll in sugar while warm, or allow to cool and fill with jam or cream using a piping bag. Drizzle with glaze if desired.

Find it online: https://gordonramsayeats.com/gordon-ramsay-doughnut/