Description
Indulge in these soft and fluffy fried doughnuts coated in sugar. Perfectly sweetened and delightfully satisfying, they are sure to bring joy to any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir to combine. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Doughnuts: After the dough has risen, punch it down to release air. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. Using a doughnut cutter or two round cutters, cut out doughnut shapes. Place the cut doughnuts on a floured baking sheet, cover with a cloth, and let them rest for about 30 minutes.
- Fry the Doughnuts: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Carefully drop the doughnuts into the hot oil, frying a few at a time to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove the doughnuts and drain on paper towels.
- Coat with Sugar: While the doughnuts are still warm, roll them in granulated sugar until fully coated.
- Serve: Enjoy your freshly made sugar-coated doughnuts warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider sprinkling cinnamon with the sugar for coating.
- These doughnuts are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container for a day or two.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg