Description
Learn how to make delicious twisted donuts at home with this simple and easy recipe. These donuts are fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and coated in a sweet sugar glaze.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 1¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
Other:
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, combine warm milk, melted butter, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Prepare dough: In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and whisked egg. Knead into a soft dough, adding more milk if needed.
- Let dough rise: Cover and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Knead and shape: Release air bubbles, knead dough until smooth. Let rise for another 30-60 minutes. Divide dough, shape into ropes, twist, and form into donuts.
- Final rise and fry: Let donuts rise for 30 minutes, then fry in oil at 350°F until golden brown and crispy.
- Coat and serve: Drain donuts and coat in sugar while warm, or dust with powdered sugar after cooling.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying.
- Be cautious when working with hot oil to avoid burns.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twisted donut
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
