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Chef Hafsa introduces a new, improved recipe for fluffy donuts. The first step involves combining an egg, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 tsp vanilla essence in a pot and mixing until the sugar dissolves. Separately, 1 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp instant rise yeast are added to 1/2 cup lukewarm water, mixed, and covered for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
To the activated yeast mixture, 3 cups of flour and 1/2 tsp of salt are added, followed by the egg mixture. The dough is combined with a spatula, then 2 tbsp of butter are incorporated, and the dough is kneaded for 10 minutes until it's very soft and fluffy. It's noted that dough consistency is crucial for soft donuts; adjust with water if too hard, or flour if too wet.
After kneading, the dough is left to rise for 30 minutes. Once risen, it's rolled out to a 1/2-inch thickness. Donuts are cut using a round cutter or glass for the outer shape and a nozzle for the center hole. Excess dough is re-kneaded, re-rolled, and cut. The shaped donuts are placed on butter paper, covered, and left for a second rise of 20-25 minutes.
The risen donuts are deep-fried in flavorless oil, preheated at a low flame. It's crucial the oil isn't too hot to prevent the donuts from browning too quickly. Each side is fried for approximately 50 seconds to ensure even cooking and a light color.
For the glaze, 1/2 cup of chopped dark chocolate is melted over low heat. Once melted, 1 tsp of flavorless oil is added and mixed to achieve a lighter consistency, preventing the coating from being too heavy. The warm chocolate is transferred to a bowl, and the fried donuts are dipped in it. Finally, sprinkles are added for decoration.
The finished donuts are described as delicious, super soft, and tasty. Chef Hafsa encourages viewers to try this recipe, promising they will love it, and asks them to like the video and subscribe to her YouTube channel.