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Croatian Krofne Recipe (Homemade Donuts)

Deep fried to golden perfection with a fluffy, moist center and lightly dipped in sugar, makes these homemade donuts a real treat to enjoy.
Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Croatian
Keyword: croatian, dessert, donuts, homemade
Servings: 24 donuts
Author: Jane and Sonja

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer with C Dough Hook
  • 3 Clean Kitchen Cloths (tea towels)
  • glass 3" diameter rim

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tbsp yeast quick rise
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1.75 cups milk divided, warm
  • 3.75 cups flour
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp rum

Sugar Coating

  • 1/4 cup fruit sugar or granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla sugar

Instructions

Preparing the Donut Dough

  • Combine ¾ cup of milk with 2 tbsp granulated sugar. Mix together with yeast. Put aside for time being.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and egg yolks and continue mixing.
  • Add rum to the mixture and continue mixing.
  • Slowly add remaining warm milk.
  • Mix until well combined on medium speed, about 10 minutes until dough is airy. If dough is too hard, add a bit more milk.
  • Transfer dough to lightly floured clean cloth on the kitchen counter. Work the dough into a ball. Cover with another clean cloth and leave for 50 minutes.
  • After the dough has risen to twice it’s size, roll it to 1” thick using a rolling pin. Ensure the cloth is floured to avoid dough from sticking.
  • Dip the rim of a drinking glass in flour and cut the rolled out dough. Move the circle shaped cutout to another floured cloth. When the dough is fully cut into circles, cover all and leave for 20-30 minutes. Make sure to leave enough space around the circles so they won't touch as they rise.

Deep Frying the Donuts

  • Use a deep frying pan (such as a wok) filled with cooking oil so donuts can be submerged fully.
  • Heat on low temperature.
  • Test the dough using the remaining dough pieces by placing it in the oil. If oil bubbles or fizzes, then oil is ready.
  • Transfer the donuts into the hot oil. Be sure to place the side of the donut that was up on the counter, down in to the oil.
  • Cover with a lid, check in 3-4 minutes and flip them over. Cook the other side, leave uncovered.
  • Keep cooking on medium heat, no longer than 5-6 minutes.
  • Remove and place on paper towel lined plate to absorb the excess oil.

Adding the Sugar Coating

  • While still hot, dip the donuts into a bowl with sugar and transfer to a bowl or serving platter. Enjoy!