Easy 3-Ingredient Donuts: Pancake Mix, Tofu & Milk Recipe

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This recipe unlocks the secret to creating these perfectly fluffy, subtly sweet donuts. Prepare to be amazed by how easy it is to achieve professional-quality results with just a few simple steps. Ready to transform your kitchen into a donut paradise? Let's dive into the easy, step-by-step guide below.

Tools Needed

Ingredients

  • Pancake mix
  • Silken tofu
  • Milk
  • Frying oil
  • Honey
  • Milk (for glaze)
  • Chocolate

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1. Prepare the Dough

  • Mash silken tofu in a bowl until smooth using a whisk.
  • Add pancake mix and mix well with a rubber spatula, ensuring no flour remains.
  • Add milk and mix until the dough is soft enough to break when lifted, similar in consistency to mochi.
Mash silken tofu in a bowl until smooth using a whisk.Add pancake mix and mix well with a rubber spatula, ensuring no flour remains.Add milk and mix until the dough is soft enough to break when lifted, similar in consistency to mochi.
Prepare the Dough

Step 2. Fry the Donuts

  • Transfer the dough to a piping bag with an 8-notch nozzle.
  • Pipe the batter onto 10cm x 10cm squares of parchment paper, leaving space in the center for expansion.
  • Heat frying oil (about 1cm deep) to 160-170°C (use a chopstick test).
  • Carefully place the parchment paper with the donuts into the hot oil, dough-side down.
Transfer the dough to a piping bag with an 8-notch nozzle.Pipe the batter onto 10cm x 10cm squares of parchment paper, leaving space in the center for expansion.Heat frying oil (about 1cm deep) to 160-170°C (use a chopstick test).Carefully place the parchment paper with the donuts into the hot oil, dough-side down.
Fry the Donuts
  • Fry for about 3 minutes total, flipping after 1 minute, until golden brown. Remove the parchment paper as it peels off.
  • Remove donuts and drain excess oil.
Fry for about 3 minutes total, flipping after 1 minute, until golden brown. Remove the parchment paper as it peels off.Remove donuts and drain excess oil.
Fry the Donuts

Step 3. Make the Honey Glaze

  • Make the honey glaze by mixing honey and milk.
Make the honey glaze by mixing honey and milk.
Make the Honey Glaze

Step 4. Glaze and Decorate

  • Dip half of each donut in the honey glaze and let it dry.
  • Melt chocolate in the microwave (600W, 1 minute, then 20 seconds if needed).
  • Coat the other half of each donut with melted chocolate and let it dry.
Dip half of each donut in the honey glaze and let it dry.Melt chocolate in the microwave (600W, 1 minute, then 20 seconds if needed).Coat the other half of each donut with melted chocolate and let it dry.
Glaze and Decorate

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Tips

  • Use silken tofu; cotton tofu will make the donuts crumbly.
  • Milk can be substituted with water.
  • Adjust the dough hardness with milk; omit milk if the dough is already soft.
  • Use a piping bag with jagged edges to prevent bursting during frying.
  • Remove the parchment paper as it peels off during frying; don't force it.

Nutrition

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FAQs

1. Can I use other types of milk besides cow's milk?

Yes! Almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk work well. The donuts might be slightly denser depending on the type of milk you use.

2. What kind of pancake mix is best?

Any complete pancake mix will do. Just make sure it doesn't require additional eggs or oil.

3. How can I make these donuts sweeter?

Add a touch of vanilla extract or a sprinkle of powdered sugar after they've cooled. You can also use a sweeter pancake mix if desired.


There you have it – unbelievably easy and delicious 3-ingredient donuts! This recipe proves that simple ingredients can create truly satisfying treats. Enjoy these fluffy, delightful donuts as a quick breakfast, afternoon snack, or anytime indulgence.