Giant doughnuts
Giant doughnuts are fluffy baked doughnuts made with plain flour, milk, eggs and a hint of nutmeg, finished with raw or icing sugar. The Thermomix mixes the batter evenly in one bowl, so you get a light, cake-like texture without deep-frying. A fun sweet treat or snack for children's parties and weekend brunches.
About this recipe
Giant doughnuts Thermomix TM7 style bring the fairground classic straight into your kitchen, baked rather than deep-fried and big enough to share. Searching for easy doughnut recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine usually leads to fussy versions, but this one lets the TM7 do the heavy lifting: the built-in scale weighs the plain flour, sugar and milk directly into the bowl, while the mixing function turns eggs, full cream milk and nutmeg into a lump-free batter in seconds. The result is a tender, cake-like crumb with that unmistakable warm nutmeg aroma, finished with a crunchy coating of raw sugar or a snowy layer of icing sugar. Because there is no hot oil involved, these giant doughnuts are safer to make with children and far lighter than the fried original. Serve them as a weekend brunch centrepiece, pack them into a lunchbox, or set up a decorating station at a birthday party. This quick sweet snack proves that a Thermomix TM7 handles baking projects of every size.
Preparation tips
- Spray the doughnut moulds generously with oil spray and dust them lightly with flour so the batter releases cleanly and keeps its tall ring shape after baking.
- Fill the moulds only two-thirds full so the batter rises into a domed doughnut without spilling over the edges and losing the classic hole.
- Let the giant doughnuts cool slightly before rolling them in raw sugar; the warmth helps the sugar stick while the outside stays crisp. For children, set out icing sugar and colourful sprinkles as a decorating station.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the full cream milk with an unsweetened oat or almond drink. The batter stays just as airy and the nutmeg flavour remains the star, making these giant doughnuts suitable for lactose-intolerant guests.
- Festive chocolate variation: once cooled, dip the giant doughnuts in melted dark chocolate and scatter freeze-dried raspberries or crushed hazelnuts over the top for a show-stopping birthday or holiday treat.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Built-in scale - The Thermomix weighs plain flour and sugar directly in the bowl, saving you separate measuring. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Even batter - TM7 mixing blends eggs, milk and nutmeg into a lump-free doughnut batter in seconds. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Fine milling - The Thermomix grinds whole nutmeg fresh, giving the doughnuts a warmer aroma than pre-ground spice. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Airy texture - The TM7 whips the eggs light and fluffy so the baked doughnuts rise with a tender crumb. [Whipping]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle melting - Controlled heating of the grapeseed oil and milk keeps the batter at the right temperature without scalding. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- oil spray
- raw sugar
- grapeseed oil
- plain flour
- baking powder
- salt
- ground nutmeg
- full cream milk
- eggs
- icing sugar