EASY HOME MADE DONUTS

Ingredients

 Doughnut Batter

•  2 packs 1/4 ounce packages yeast or 4-½ teaspoon yeast

•  1/3 cup water 

•  1 1/2 cup milk

•  1/2 cup sugar

•  1 teaspoon salt

•  2 eggs

•  1/3 cup butter 

•  5 cups all-purpose flour

•  Refined oil for frying

Instructions

1.  In a standing mixer, combine lukewarm water and yeast. Let it sit until dissolve for about 5 minutes.


2.  Meanwhile in a microwave-safe medium bowl, heat milk for about 2 minutes. Remove and let it cool.

3.  Add, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, butter and 2 cups of flour to bowl of yeast.

4.  Mix for 2 minutes at medium speed. Add the remaining 3 cups of flour and continue mixing dough. Scraping down sides.

5.  Place dough in a large greased bowl. Cover loosely with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 to 2 hours or until doubled.

6.  Roll dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into doughnuts using a donut cutter or cookie cutter about one 1-inch and one 3 or 4-inch .Let stand for about 10 minutes.

7.  In a large saucepan, pour vegetable oil until it is at least 3 inches (or about 5 centimeters) high and place on medium heat until oil is hot (375 degrees).


8.  Carefully drop doughnuts into hot oil, only a few at a time. Fry, turning once, for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on prepared paper towels.

9. Coat with powdered sugar and cinnamon powder!