Sure, it takes time and forethought into making classic doughnuts , and if you are pressed for time . You just don’t want to go through that process. Rest assured these may just qualify as the ultimate convenient doughnut -you can still get your doughnut fix , in less than 15 minutes. Assuming you are just like me and can’t wait …. you eat while you are cooking. Well if you don’t , trust me ,you will with these crunchy, pillowy treats.
In America ,these doughnuts are call drop doughnuts and is classified as a breakfast food. In some parts of Africa it is referred to as doughnuts , but when you are in the U.S , you have to be specific about it’s name – African doughnuts.
These african doughnuts was introduced to Africa by European setters along with a variety of sumptuous desserts, snacks. They taste great- crunchy on the outside pillowy soft on the inside with a hint of nutmeg and orange .In Africa, they are party food , although they are now being sold on every street corner throughout various parts of the continent in one disguise or another.
After frying the doughnuts you can toss them in cinnamon sugar, if desire or just sprinkle powder sugar. Personally , I feel it taste just fine without the additional sugar.
Watch How To Make It
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African Doughnut (Drop Doughnut)
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Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups (312.5 grams ) All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon grated orange
- 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk , whole or 2%
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup (115 g) melted butter or vegetable oil
- oil for deep frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl mix all the dry ingredients, flour baking powder, salt, sugar, grated orange, and nutmeg.
- Stir in the milk, eggs, vanilla, and oil, mix well until everything has been fully incorporated. The batter should be smooth, thick, and spoonable.
- In a large saucepan, pour vegetable oil, until it is at least 3 inches (or about 5 centimeters) high (too little will result in flatter balls), and place on medium heat until oil is 375 degrees.
- I use my hands to scoop up the batter, you can do the same or use 2 spoons - one to scoop up the batter, and another spoon or spatula to drop it in the oil- in the shape of a ball. Do not overcrowd the pan. Do so in batches.
- Fry for a few minutes until the bottom side is golden brown.
- Turn the ball over and fry for a few more minutes until the other side is golden brown.
- Use a large spoon or something like that to take it out of the oil. I usually place them on napkins right away to soak up some of the excess oil.
- If desired, you can roll the finished product in table sugar or powdered sugar to make it sweeter.
Tips & Notes:
- If the mixture is too thick add one to two tablespoons of milk.
Nutrition Information:
Bridget Margaret Dzifa Dotse says
1/4 cup isn’t 115g
Imma says
Yes, it is. Let me know how the doughnuts turned out for you.
Erica Smith says
These are going to be great! Thanks for sharing! I have a question. The 1/4 C of Butter is 56.7 grams and a half a stick = 1/2 C is 113.4 grams. If using the vegetable oil 1/4 C that is actually 48 grams so which measurement should I use? Over the last 6 months recipes I’ve tried have the grams/cups (I hate the metric bc was taught the USA math of C, Tbsp, tsp etc lol) but anyway I’ve messed up so many due to me not knowing the metric. I’ve since gotten a scale bc grams has to be weighed to follow a metric recipe. So I was just curious about the difference in your recipe. Not meaning to offend you at all!!!
Imma says
I understand the confusion. You can replace ¼ cup of butter with ¼ cup of oil. Liquids aren’t usually measured in grams, so ¼ cup of oil is approximately 60ml. Hope that helps.
Erica Smith says
I’m looking forward to trying this recipe. You’re right, 1/4 C butter is 56 7 grams. Even a half a stick (1/2 C) is 113 grams. The oil if used is 47 or 48 grams. After learning I needed a scale to use for the metric recipes, I see why baking was always said to be like science & has to be exact. Lol
Joan says
Best doughnut recipe. I have always been skeptical about doughnut until I tried this recipe. It came out pristine ❤️❤️.
Imma says
Thank you:) There’s more to come, so stay tuned!
Love says
I love it I make it all the time at home and my kids are obsessed it. I made some for my coworkers and they absolutely LOOOOOOVE THEM thanks for sharing
Imma says
Hmm great to hear about your story. Sounds great to s your hospitality for coworkers, it’s amazing. Try more recipes and make everyone a fan of your cooking skills. 😉
Joy says
Hi there! I’ve been making your recipes for a little while now and they’ve mostly turned out quite well. I’ve just noticed today that it seems you use a measuring cup size of only 125 grams as opposed to the standard 250. Is this an error in the conversion or should I be following it?
Amina says
I can understand the confusion. The difference is dry and liquid measurements. 1 cup of flour is 120-125 grams. 1 cup of liquid is 250 ml.
Joy says
Thanks for clearing this up! The funny part is, like I mentioned, the recipes have turned out well for me despite the mix up (puff puff, etc.)
Amina says
Aww, Thank you so much for your love and back. Much Love!!!
Raymond Assurance says
Please i love your recipe so much and i have tried it at home but i have a problem, my drop doughnuts is so hard like gâteau. I don’t know what seems to be the problem. Please can you help in this??
imma africanbites says
Hi, Raymond. Sorry to hear about that. The only thing I could think of for having hard drop doughnuts is you could be frying it in oil with a very low temperature.
Sarah says
THESE. WERE. INCREDIBLE. Quick, delicious, and disappeared quickly…I’ll definitely make these again. Maybe even right now…..
ImmaculateBites says
Great! Thanks so much.
Emmanuel says
Please, how much is the serving size in grams?
Immaculate Bites says
Hi Emmanuel, at the recipe card, there is a link that’s named Metric. You can click it and it will convert to grams. If you mean per donut, I didn’t weigh them. Hope this helps!
Maurice Nahas says
Was very easy to make, tastes wonderfull , nice thin crusty-crust.
Immaculate Bites says
Glad you were able to make this, Maurice! 🙂
Nancy Kuoh says
How do you drop the dough in the oil?
Immaculate Bites says
Hi Nancy! I use my hands to scoop up the batter , you can do the same or use 2 spoons – one to scoop up the batter, and another spoon or spatula to drop it in the oil- in the shape of a ball.
Ozy says
It was so good but will reduce the sugar next time
Immaculate Bites says
Hi Ozy! Yes, please feel free to adjust the recipe based on your preferred level of sweetness and such. 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
Diana says
Ma’am I love your recipe but each I try it my doughnuts is always thick inside
Imma says
I’m so sorry that happens. It could be more than one reason. Your batter may be too dry or wet (add or reduce the amount of flour by a tablespoon). Maybe a little more baking powder would help. Or the oil may not be hot enough. It’s hard to say exactly. Please do let me know if any of those work. Thanks:)
Pappitha Rajendran says
Hi Imma can i skip eggs in this recipe. Am a vegetarian.
Immaculate Bites says
Hello Pappitha! I can’t recommend skipping eggs in this recipe because I haven’t tried it yet. You may substitute the egg for a vegan option, if you want to give it a try. Let me know how it turns out.
Benjamin Migan says
This is awesome,Yummy doughnuts,but what is the shelf life if you are doing it as commercial business.
ImmaculateBites says
Sorry, I don’t have experience in that field.
Yolande says
I love this recipe..the doughnuts are delish. But can I use powdered milk or condensed milk for this recipe ?
Mutanga careen says
The recipe is so good and it’s so easy to make but i find difficulties in frying because the batter was so sticky and i had to make the drop doughnuts small im size
Ivy Nicholas says
Please can I get the recipe for larger quantity ? Thank you.