Description
Chinese sugar donuts are light, crisp, and coated in sugar, just like the nostalgic buffet-style dessert. Made with simple pantry ingredients and no yeast, they come together quickly for an irresistible treat that’s perfect with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying (about 3 cups / 720 ml)
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar, for coating
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until a soft dough forms. Dough will be slightly sticky.
- Turn out onto a floured surface and knead gently for 1 minute until smooth.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into strips or rectangles.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry dough pieces in batches for 1–2 minutes per side, until puffed and golden.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- While still warm, roll donuts in remaining sugar to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Maintain oil temperature around 350°F (175°C) for best results.
- Do not overcrowd the pan—fry in batches.
- Donuts are best eaten fresh; reheating in the oven preserves texture.
- Try cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar for coating variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (estimated)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
