Easy Homemade Doughnuts

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110-115°F)
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup milk, warmed
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• Canola oil, for frying
• Cinnamon sugar, for coating

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water with the teaspoon of sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt.
3. Add the yeast mixture, milk, egg, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
7. Roll out the dough to a 1/2-inch thickness.
8. Cut out doughnuts using a 3-inch doughnut cutter.
9. Place the doughnuts on a greased baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap.
10. Let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
11. Heat canola oil in a large pot or Dutch oven to 375°F.
12. Carefully drop the doughnuts into the hot oil and fry for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
13. Remove the doughnuts from the oil and drain them on paper towels.
14. While still warm, roll the doughnuts in cinnamon sugar.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per doughnut
• Total Fat: 12g (18% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 5g (25% DV)
• Cholesterol: 50mg (17% DV)
• Sodium: 180mg (8% DV)
• Total Carbohydrates: 36g (12% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 1g (4% DV)
• Sugars: 14g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Fluffy and light doughnuts
• Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack
• Customizable with various toppings
• Great for parties and gatherings

User Comments:

• "These doughnuts were so easy to make and turned out perfectly!" - Sarah
• "I love how fluffy and light these doughnuts are. They're the perfect treat!" - John
• "I added some chocolate chips to the batter and they were delicious!" - Mary
• "These doughnuts were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them!" - Susan
• "I've tried several doughnut recipes before, but these are by far the best!" - David

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the doughnuts to prevent them from becoming greasy.
• Do not overcrowd the pot or Dutch oven when frying the doughnuts as this will lower the oil temperature and make them greasy.
• If you don't have a doughnut cutter, you can use a round cookie cutter and a smaller cutter to make the holes.