Drop donuts

28 min
hard
10 ingredients

Drop donuts

Tropfkrapfen, known in some Latin American countries as "donas gota" (drop donuts), are a delicious variant of traditional fried donuts. Their origin dates back to Central European regions, especially Germany and Austria, where these fried pastries are prepared for celebrations and family gatherings. In Latin American countries, although the name varies, the essence remains the same: a fluffy and light dough, fried until perfectly golden and dusted with powdered sugar to add sweetness and a crunchy texture on the outside.

In Mexico and other countries in the region, these donuts are very popular at fairs and markets, where they are enjoyed fresh and hot. Although additional ingredients or flavors may be added in each place, the classic recipe maintains its simplicity and unmistakable taste.

How to make Tropfkrapfen drop donuts

Ingredients: Butter, sugar, egg yolks, egg, unbleached flour, baking powder, nutmeg, baking soda, buttermilk, and powdered sugar.

Steps:

Cream the butter and sugar.

Incorporate the egg yolks and the whole egg.

Mix.

In a separate bowl, sift all the dry ingredients except the powdered sugar.

Add to the creamy mixture, alternating with buttermilk.

Stir to combine all ingredients.

Cook by dropping spoonfuls of batter into deep fat at 375 degrees F.

Fry a few at a time to maintain a constant fat temperature.

Flip to brown on all sides.

Drain on paper towels.

Dust with powdered sugar.

Tropfkrapfen donas gota

Ingredients (10)

  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Egg yolks
  • Egg
  • Unbleached flour
  • Baking powder
  • Nutmeg
  • Baking soda
  • Buttermilk
  • Powdered sugar

Instructions (13 steps)

  1. 1 Beat the butter and sugar
  2. 2 Incorporate the egg yolks and the whole egg
  3. 3 Mix
  4. 4 In a separate bowl
  5. 5 sift all the dry ingredients except for the powdered sugar
  6. 6 Add to the creamy mixture
  7. 7 alternating with buttermilk
  8. 8 Stir to combine all the ingredients
  9. 9 Cook by dropping spoonfuls of batter into deep fat at 375 degrees F
  10. 10 Fry a few at a time to maintain a constant fat temperature
  11. 11 Flip to brown on all sides
  12. 12 Drain on paper towels
  13. 13 Dust with powdered sugar