Doughnuts recipe 🍩🍩

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Activate the Yeast:

• In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Make the Dough:

• In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
• Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, and vanilla.
• Knead by hand or mixer for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

3. Shape the Doughnuts:

• Roll dough out on a floured surface to about ½ inch thickness.
• Cut using a doughnut cutter or two round cutters (about 3” and 1”).
• Place on parchment paper and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.

4. Fry the Doughnuts:

• Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry doughnuts a few at a time until golden (about 1 minute per side).
• Remove and drain on paper towels.

5. Glaze (optional but amazing!):

• Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
• Dip warm doughnuts into glaze and let set on a rack.

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💡 Tips:

• For extra softness, use half milk and half buttermilk.
• You can coat them in cinnamon sugar or fill with jam, Nutella, or custard!

Would you like a baked version or stuffed doughnut variation next?