Flour donuts (Mikati)

Flour donuts (Mikati) is a easy North‑African recipe that serves 4. 150 calories per serving. Recipe by LA CUISINE D’AMA on YouTube.

Prep: 1 hr 15 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 1 hr 35 min

Cost: $1.78 total, $0.45 per serving

Ingredients

  • 340 g All‑purpose flour (Sift to avoid lumps)
  • 100 g White sugar
  • 1 c. à café Ground nutmeg
  • 1 paquet Dry active yeast (About 7 g)
  • 1 sachet Vanilla sugar (optional) (For extra flavor)
  • 1 c. à café Salt
  • 300 g Warm water (About 1 cup, at 35‑40 °C)
  • 500 ml Vegetable oil for frying (Sunflower or peanut oil)
  • 50 g Coating sugar (Mixed with a little vanilla sugar if desired)

Instructions

  1. Mix the dry ingredients

    In a large bowl, pour the flour, white sugar, nutmeg, dry yeast, vanilla sugar (if using) and salt. Stir with a wooden spoon until everything is homogeneous.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Incorporate the water and form the dough

    Add the warm water gradually while mixing. The dough should become smooth, slightly sticky and produce a light "flip‑flap" sound when worked.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Let the dough rise

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature until the dough doubles in volume, about 1 hour (longer if the kitchen is cool).

    Time: PT1H

  4. Shape the donuts and prepare the coating sugar

    After rising, remove the wrap. Using two spoons, form dough balls the size of a small walnut. In a small bowl, mix the coating sugar with a little vanilla sugar if desired.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Heat the oil

    Pour the vegetable oil into the pan and heat to 180 °C. If you don't have a thermometer, test with a small dough ball: it should rise quickly and fry without burning.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 180°C

  6. Fry the donuts

    Gently drop the dough balls into the hot oil. Fry 2‑3 minutes on each side until golden and puffed. Turn regularly for even cooking.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 180°C

  7. Drain and coat

    Remove the donuts with the slotted spoon and place them on paper towels. While still warm, roll them in the coating sugar.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
150
Protein
2 g
Carbohydrates
20 g
Fat
7 g
Fiber
0.5 g

Dietary info: Vegan, Egg‑free, low-carb, low-calorie, very-low-calorie, low-fat

Allergens: Gluten

Last updated: April 11, 2026

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Flour donuts (Mikati)

Recipe by LA CUISINE D’AMA

Soft and golden donuts made from a simple dough of flour, sugar, and yeast. This North‑African recipe, called Mikati, is foolproof and perfect for a snack or dessert. You can enjoy them plain, coat them in sugar, or stuff them with Nutella.

EasyNorth‑AfricanServes 4

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Source Video
1h 17m
Prep
15m
Cook
11m
Cleanup
1h 43m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$1.78
Total cost
$0.45
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Listen for the "flip‑flap" during kneading to achieve the right texture.
  • Let the dough rise until it doubles in volume.
  • Reach and maintain 180 °C for frying.
  • Fry until achieving an even golden color.

Safety Warnings

  • Very hot oil can cause severe burns; handle with care.
  • Never leave the oil unattended.
  • Use long‑handled utensils to avoid splatters.

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