Homemade Whole Grain Donuts Recipe Using Upcycled Barley Flour

How to Make Delicious Whole Grain Donuts with Upcycled Barley Flour

Create these delicious homemade donuts using our upcycled barley flour for added nutrition and sustainability. These donuts combine classic taste with eco-friendly ingredients.

Essential Ingredients for Making Whole Grain Donuts at Home

Ingredients:

• 120 ml Warm Milk
• 30g Sugar
• 2 g Salt
• 4 g Yeast
• 1 Egg
• 200 g All-Purpose Flour
• 100 g 100% Brewer's Barley Saved Grain Flour
• 30 g Butter
• Vegetable Oil (for frying)

For Toppings:

• Chocolate for dipping
• Toppings of your choice (e.g., sprinkles, chopped nuts, shredded coconut)

Step-by-Step Instructions for Perfect Whole Grain Donuts

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, salt, and yeast. Let it sit for a few minutes until the yeast is activated and starts to foam.
2. Add the egg to the yeast mixture and mix well.
3. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, barley flour, and butter to the mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough for 5–7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. You can use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment or knead by hand.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm environment for about 90 minutes or until doubled in size.
6. Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air bubbles.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
8. Use a 3–3.5-inch doughnut cutter to cut out doughnuts from the dough. Place the doughnuts on parchment paper or a silicone baking mat-lined baking sheet. You can also cut out doughnut holes using a smaller cutter.
9. Cover the doughnuts loosely with a kitchen towel and let them rest for 30 minutes.
10. While the doughnuts are resting, heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 375°F (191°C). Use an oil thermometer to ensure the correct temperature.
11. Carefully place 2–3 doughnuts at a time into the hot oil. Fry each side for about 1 minute or until golden brown.
12. Using a slotted spoon or spider strainer, remove the fried doughnuts from the oil and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
13. Let the fried doughnuts cool for about 15 minutes.
14. In the meantime, melt the chocolate for dipping in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler.
15. Dip each cooled doughnut into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off.
16. Immediately sprinkle your desired toppings over the chocolate-coated doughnuts.
17. Let the chocolate set before serving. Enjoy your homemade Whole Grain Donuts!

 

Customization Tips and Serving Suggestions

Note: You can customize your toppings according to your preference. Some popular options include sprinkles, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or even a simple dusting of powdered sugar. Try our other recipes for more creative baking ideas using upcycled ingredients.