Flour Donuts with Powdered Milk

Flour Donuts with Powdered Milk is a easy African recipe that serves 8. 310 calories per serving. Recipe by AMA's Kitchen on YouTube.

Prep: 1 hr | Cook: 17 min | Total: 1 hr 32 min

Cost: $3.31 total, $0.41 per serving

Ingredients

  • 340 g All-purpose flour (Regular wheat flour)
  • 100 g Granulated sugar (Can be increased to 124 g for more sweetness)
  • 1/4 cuillère à café Ground nutmeg (Or freshly grated nutmeg)
  • 1/2 cuillère à café Ground cinnamon (Optional, adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 cuillère à café Salt
  • 3.5 cuillères à soupe Powdered milk (type Nido) (About 30 g. Can be replaced by any other powdered milk or liquid milk.)
  • 1 cuillère à café Vanilla essence
  • 1 cuillère à soupe Instant dry yeast (About 9 g)
  • 250 ml Warm water (About one coffee cup)
  • 1 l Vegetable oil (or coconut oil) (Sufficient quantity for deep frying)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dry ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift the flour, add the sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon (if used) and salt. Mix lightly.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Add the powdered milk, vanilla and yeast

    Add the powdered milk, vanilla essence and instant dry yeast to the dry ingredients. Mix well to distribute evenly.

    Time: PT2M

  3. Form the dough

    Pour the warm water (250 ml) into the bowl and mix by hand or with the wooden spoon until you obtain a sticky and homogeneous dough.

    Time: PT5M

  4. First rise

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rest in a warm place for 45 minutes, until the dough doubles in volume.

    Time: PT45M

  5. Heat the oil

    Pour the vegetable (or coconut) oil into the pot and heat over medium‑high heat until reaching 175 °C.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 175°C

  6. Degas the dough

    Tap the risen dough lightly against the side of the bowl to release excess air.

    Time: PT2M

  7. Shape the balls

    With slightly damp hands, take portions of about 30 g and shape smooth balls.

    Time: PT5M

  8. Fry the donuts

    Gently drop the balls into the hot oil. Fry 1‑2 minutes on each side until golden and puffed.

    Time: PT12M

    Temperature: 175°C

  9. Drain

    Remove the donuts with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to eliminate excess oil.

    Time: PT3M

  10. Serve

    Serve the donuts warm, dusted with powdered sugar if desired, or let cool and store.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
310
Protein
5 g
Carbohydrates
44 g
Fat
10 g
Fiber
1.5 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, gluten, low-calorie

Allergens: gluten, milk, coconut (if coconut oil used)

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Flour Donuts with Powdered Milk

Recipe by AMA's Kitchen

Light and fluffy donuts made with flour, sugar, spices and powdered milk, fried to perfection. Ideal for a snack or a sweet treat, they can be prepared in advance and reheated. This version uses instant dry yeast for a quick rise and a subtle flavor of vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon.

EasyAfricanServes 8

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Source Video
1h 14m
Prep
12m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 36m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$3.31
Total cost
$0.41
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Achieve a sticky but homogeneous dough (step 3).
  • Let the dough rise for 45 minutes until it doubles in volume (step 4).
  • Reach the correct oil temperature (175 °C) before frying (step 5).
  • Do not overheat the oil to avoid the exterior burning before the interior cooks (step 8).

Safety Warnings

  • Hot oil can cause severe burns; handle with care.
  • Use a thermometer to avoid overheating the oil.
  • Never leave the pot unattended while frying.

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