Description
Delicious homemade cinnamon sugar twist donuts, soft and fluffy.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg (optional)
- Vegetable Oil, Canola Oil, or Peanut Oil for frying
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar for coating
- 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, warm the milk to about 105-115°F (40-46°C). Stir in 1 teaspoon of the granulated sugar and sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- To the foamy yeast mixture, whisk in the remaining granulated sugar, the eggs, and the melted unsalted butter.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and optional nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead on medium-low speed for about 6-8 minutes.
- Lightly grease a clean large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it once to coat the top. Cover the bowl tightly and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-1 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Once the dough has doubled, gently punch it down to release the air. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into strips about 1 inch wide and 6-8 inches long. Twist each strip several times to create a spiral and pinch the ends together.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the twisted donuts to the baking sheet, cover loosely, and let them rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Pour about 3-4 inches of oil into a large pot and heat to 350-375°F (175-190°C).
- Carefully lower 2-3 donuts into the hot oil at a time, frying for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried donuts and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- While the donuts are still warm, whisk together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Toss each warm donut in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Arrange the coated donuts on a serving platter and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Ensure the milk is at the right temperature to activate the yeast properly.
- For frying, use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature.
- These donuts are best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg