SnowTubing Donuts

Soft, warm, and perfectly golden

(Makes about 18–20 donuts)

These SnowTubing Donuts are soft, fluffy, and shaped like little winter tubes — a fun and cozy treat inspired by snowy hills and playful winter days. The dough fries up light and tender, with a delicate sweetness and a golden crust. Perfect for weekend baking with kids, holiday mornings, or simply filling your home with the comforting smell of warm dough and vanilla.

Why You’ll Love These SnowTubing Donuts

These winter-inspired donuts puff beautifully, fry evenly, and taste like a warm hug on a cold day. They’re easy to prepare, kid-friendly, and turn the kitchen into a fun winter workshop. Serve them with powdered sugar, melted chocolate, or a “snowy” vanilla glaze.

Ingredients: For the dough:

1 cup warm milk
1 tablespoon instant dry yeast
½ cup sugar
¼ cup sunflower seed oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon (optional, but adds a lovely winter note)
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour + 1 tablespoon for kneading

Ingredients: For frying:

Creative Process

1. Activate the yeast.

Warm the milk in the microwave for about 30 seconds. When it’s warm (not hot), whisk in the instant yeast. Let rest for 5 minutes.

2. Make the dough.

In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil, vanilla, lemon zest (if using), and the milk-yeast mixture.

Add the flour and mix with a spoon until the dough begins to come together.

Knead lightly by hand until smooth and soft.

3. First rise.

Brush the dough with a bit of oil, cover the bowl with a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 2 hours, or until doubled in size.

4. Shape the donuts.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface. Fold it over itself twice, then roll it out to about 0.5 inch (1–1.2 cm) thickness.

Use a large round cutter to cut circles, then a smaller cutter to remove the centers — creating the signature “snow tubing ring” shape.

5. Use all the dough.

Gather leftover dough, flatten gently, and cut out more donuts until all dough is used.

6. Fry.

Heat the oil to 340°F (170°C).

Carefully lower 3–4 donuts into the hot oil. Fry for about 1 minute per side, until golden but still soft.

Transfer the cooked donuts to a tray lined with paper towels.

7. Glaze or dust.

Dip the warm donuts into melted chocolate, a simple vanilla glaze, or dust with powdered sugar for a snowy effect.

Serving Suggestion

Serve warm with powdered sugar or chocolate drizzle. These donuts are irresistible right off the tray and bring instant winter cheer to any morning.

Storage Tips

Store the donuts in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Warm slightly before serving to restore softness.

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