Description
Soft and fluffy twisted donuts with a golden crispy exterior, lightly sweet and perfect for breakfast or a homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain flour (250 g)
- 1/2 cup warm milk (120 ml)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Oil for frying
- Extra sugar for coating
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix warm milk and sugar, then sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add yeast mixture, egg, and butter to the flour and mix into a soft dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and divide into equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a rope, twist into shape, and seal ends.
- Place on a lined tray, cover, and rest for 20–30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry donuts for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Roll warm donuts in sugar and serve.
Notes
- Ensure milk is warm, not hot, to activate yeast properly.
- Maintain proper oil temperature to avoid greasy donuts.
- Add cinnamon or vanilla to the dough for extra flavor.
- Coat with cinnamon sugar or glaze for variation.
- Fill with jam, chocolate, or custard if desired.
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently to restore softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
