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Doughnut Recipe

Classic homemade doughnuts, perfect for a sweet treat.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 doughnuts
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 1 cup milk warmed
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For Frying

  • 1 quart vegetable oil

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until frothy, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, milk, sugar, melted butter, beaten eggs, flour, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. 3. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  4. 4. Roll out the dough to ½ inch thickness. Cut with a floured doughnut cutter. Let doughnuts rise again until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry doughnuts in hot oil until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Doughnuts, Fried, Sweet
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