German Apple Donuts - Apfel Krapfen

Updated at: Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:10:10 GMT

Step 1

Add milk and butter to a pan then melt on medium heat and take off the heat

Step 2

In a Stand mixer add 450 grams of the flour salt sugar crumbled yeast 1 egg lemon zest and the slightly cooked liquid . The milk should be warm not too hot . Mix on low speed until the dough just comes together then add the rest of the flour and mix on high for 10 minutes or until the dough is smooth . Cover with a damp tea towel and sit in a warm area for 90 minutes

Step 3

Punch down the dough then roll it out into a large rectangle the dough should be about 1/2 inch thick . Now beat the remaining egg and brush all over the dough . Peel and finely chop 3 apples and spread over the base of the dough but keep about two inches at the end as this will be where we roll and seal the edge

Step 4

Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar over the apples then roll the dough up to the very end and divide into 12 pieces . Flatten down slightly then cover with a tea towel for 30 more minutes

Step 5

Once the donuts are ready fry in oil on medium high heat until golden and fluffy about 6 minutes one side and 3 minutes the other side or brush with more egg wash and Bake at 200 c / 400 f for about 22 minutes . Once done roll on the remaining cinnamon sugar and enjoy

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