Dessert

Fluffy Sugar Donuts

A recipe for making fluffy sugar donuts from scratch, involving yeast-risen dough, frying, and a sugar coating.

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1h 30m
Prep
3m
Cook

Ingredients

  • warm water
  • granulated sugar
  • active dry yeast
  • whole egg
  • all-purpose flour
  • powdered milk
  • salt
  • granulated white sugar
  • butter
  • oil
  • oil
  • margarine
  • sugar

Method

  1. 1

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir to combine and let it sit for 10 minutes, or until bubbly.

  2. 2

    Add the egg, all-purpose flour, powdered milk, salt, and 1 tablespoon of granulated white sugar to the yeast mixture.

  3. 3

    Using a stand mixer with a dough hook, mix the ingredients to form a shaggy dough.

  4. 4

    Add the softened butter to the dough.

  5. 5

    Knead the dough for 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.

  6. 6

    Grease the mixing bowl with 1 tablespoon of oil. Place the dough back in the bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour.

  7. 7

    After the dough has risen, punch it down and place it on a lightly floured surface.

  8. 8

    Roll out the dough to about a 1/2-inch thickness.

  9. 9

    Grease a donut cutter with oil or butter and cut out the donuts.

  10. 10

    Combine the leftover dough scraps, knead them briefly, roll out, and cut more donuts.

  11. 11

    Place the cut donuts on a floured surface, cover, and let them rise for another 25-30 minutes.

  12. 12

    Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

  13. 13

    Carefully place the donuts in the hot oil and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

  14. 14

    Remove the donuts from the oil and let them drain.

  15. 15

    While the donuts are still warm, brush them with melted margarine or butter.

  16. 16

    Coat the buttered donuts in a bowl of granulated sugar.

  17. 17

    Serve and enjoy

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