Homemade Simpsons Donuts Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup milk (warmed to about 110°F)
2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
5 tablespoons melted butter
4 cups all purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil for frying
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Directions
1: Activate the Yeast
Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it reaches about 110°F.
Pour it into a bowl and stir in the yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2: Mix the Dough
In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and melted butter.
Add in the yeast mixture and mix until combined.
Gradually stir in the flour and salt until a sticky dough forms.
3: Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4: First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5: Cut the Donuts
Roll out the dough to about ½ inch thick on a floured surface.
Use a donut cutter or two round cutters to create the iconic ring shape.
Place the donuts and holes on a floured baking sheet, cover, and let rise again for 30 minutes.
6: Fry to Golden Perfection
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot to 375°F.
Carefully fry the donuts in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
7: Add Toppings
Dust with powdered sugar or dip in glaze of choice once cool enough to handle.
For that classic look, use a pink glaze with rainbow sprinkles.
