Italian Doughnuts

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Food Network SpecialsEpisode: All-Star Desserts

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
18 doughnuts

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 pound prepared pizza dough
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
Olive oil, for deep-frying

Directions

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/2-inch thickness. Using a floured 2-inch cookie cutter, cut out doughnut rounds. Using a floured 1-inch cookie cutter, cut out a hole in the center of each doughnut. Gather the dough scraps and reroll. Cut out more doughnuts.

Whisk the sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl to blend. Set the cinnamon-sugar aside.

Pour equal parts of vegetable oil and olive oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the doughnuts until they puff but are still pale, about 45 seconds per side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the doughnuts to paper towels to drain. Cool slightly. While the doughnuts are still warm, generously coat each 2 times with the cinnamon-sugar. Serve warm.

Alternately, cool the fried doughnuts to room temperature. Stir 3 ounces of milk chocolate and 1/4 cup of whipping cream in a heavy small saucepan over medium-low heat until the chocolate melts. Set aside until the chocolate sauce comes to room temperature but does not set. Dip 1 side of each doughnut into the chocolate mixture. Sprinkle with finely chopped toasted almonds or crushed espresso beans and set aside until the chocolate is set.

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hhiuhoih n;j;kk'k', NM 07-18-2009
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excellant
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

very good
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penelope carlsbad, CA 06-05-2009
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a bit tough and chewy
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I am wondering if not all prepared pizza doughs are not created egual because my doughnuts came out very tough and chewy.... They looked good and cooked quickly and it was definitely a easier way to make a raised doughnuts .But they weren't my favorite and I probably won't make them again.Read more
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HELEN RIVERSIDE, CA 06-03-2009
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CAN WE BAKE THESE DONUTS
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

CAN WE BAKE THESE DONUTS TO MAKE THEM HEALTHY? I AM GOING TOP USE SPLENDA INSTEAD OF SUGAR. WHAT DO YOU THINK? I CAN'T WAIT... TO TRY THEM.................Read more
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Rachel Grants Pass, OR 04-09-2009
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So easy and very delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these for my Neighbors because we had not really got along well when we first moved in but this was one of the recipes... that won them over and my family loved them too. I will definitely make this one for years to come.Read more
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Leslie Redlands, CA 02-07-2009
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Taste of Heaven!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

OMG! These doughnuts are SO good. So light and fluffy! They're like a lil' taste of Heaven! I made my own pizza dough... and added a dash of ground nutmeg. I did the various toppings, like Giada. My hubby and 4 kids absolutely loved them. They haven't asked for store bought doughnuts since. Thank you so much Giada!Read more
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Caroline Pacific Palisades, CA 01-24-2009
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I LOVE THESE DOUGHNUTS!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have used this recipe soooo many times!! it is FANTASTIC, you can add your flair or just stick to giada's recipe. If you... aren't a good cook, these are a PERFECT dessert to make for a special breakfast, snack, or dessert! WOW they are incredible, try your own mix of oil, and if you are worried about wasting the oil, then when you are cooking the doughnuts, do bunch and keep extras in the freezer! TASTE GOOD AT ANY TEMPERATURE!!!!! YAY GIADA!Read more