Donut
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Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Oil (for frying)
- Optional: powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or glaze for topping
Instructions
Prepare The Dough
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add yeast mixture, egg, butter, and vanilla.
- Knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
First Rise
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1–2 hours (until doubled in size).
Shape Donuts
- Roll dough to about ½ inch thickness.
- Cut out donut shapes using a donut cutter or two round cutters (one large, one small for the hole).
Second Rise
- Place cut donuts on parchment, cover, and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
Fry Donuts
- Heat oil to 180°C (350°F).
- Fry donuts for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Add Toppings
- Dust with powdered sugar, roll in cinnamon sugar, or dip in glaze/chocolate.