Yeast Doughnuts Recipe - Donut Recipes

This Kit Includes All the Tools and Ingredients For Up To 30 Bite-Sized Treats

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This Kit Includes All the Tools and Ingredients For Up To 30 Bite-Sized Treats

Yeast Doughnuts Recipe

These light and fluffy yeast doughnuts are ideal for breakfast or as a sweet treat at any time of day. The dough is simple to make and yields a light and airy doughnut that is sure to impress.

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup warm water
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup warm milk
For frying, use oil
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast

Time Needed

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Instructions

Allow yeast to dissolve in warm water for 5 minutes.
Warm milk, sugar, salt, egg, and melted butter should all be combined in a separate bowl.
Stir the yeast mixture into the milk mixture.
Mix in the flour until a dough forms.
Knead the dough for 5 minutes on a floured surface.
Cover the dough with a damp towel in a greased bowl.
Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/2 inch.
Make doughnuts out of the dough.
Allow doughnuts to rise for 30 minutes, covered.
In a large pot, heat the oil to 375°F.
Fry the doughnuts in batches for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
Remove the doughnuts from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to cool.