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Homemade Donuts

🍩 Homemade Donuts (Fried Yeast Donuts)

Ingredients (makes about 12 donuts):

For the dough:

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup (180ml) warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading)
  • Oil, for frying (e.g., vegetable or canola oil)

Optional toppings:

  • Granulated sugar or cinnamon sugar
  • Chocolate glaze
  • Vanilla glaze
  • Powdered sugar
  • Jam or custard for filling

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Activate the yeast:

  • In a bowl, mix warm milk and sugar.
  • Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Make the dough:

  • Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture.
  • Stir in the flour gradually until a dough forms.
  • Knead on a floured surface for 5–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
    • Or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5 minutes.

3. Let it rise:

  • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1½ hours or until doubled in size.

4. Shape the donuts:

  • Roll out the dough to about ½ inch thick.
  • Cut out donuts using a donut cutter or two round cutters (e.g., a glass and a bottle cap).
  • Place on a floured baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.

5. Fry the donuts:

  • Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
  • Fry donuts in batches for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels.

6. Add toppings:

  • While warm, toss in sugar or dip in your favorite glaze.

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