Doughnuts recipe

Doughnuts recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 7 grams of active dry yeast
• 5 tablespoons of granulated sugar
• 1 cup of whole milk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• Oil for frying

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter until the butter is melted. Remove from heat and let it cool until it reaches lukewarm temperature.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
3. Pour the lukewarm milk mixture and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
6. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a doughnut cutter or a glass to cut out doughnuts.
7. Place the doughnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
8. In a deep fryer or large pot, heat oil to 375°F. Fry the doughnuts for about 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
9. Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
10. Allow the doughnuts to cool slightly before coating in sugar or glaze of your choice. Enjoy!
    Tips:

• Make sure the milk is not too hot or it will kill the yeast.
• You can customize your doughnuts with different glazes, sprinkles, or fillings.
• For a healthier option, you can bake the doughnuts instead of frying them.
  Prep time: 2.5 hours
  Calories: Approximately 200 calories per doughnut