Donut Recipe Notes

Dough Preparation

• Ingredients:

  • 3 cups flour

  • 1/2 tablespoon yeast

  • 3 tablespoons sugar

  • Pinch of salt

  • 2 egg yolks

  • 3/4 cup warm milk

  • 2 tablespoons butter

• Mixing:

  • Combine dry ingredients (flour, yeast, sugar, salt) in a mixing bowl.

  • Add egg yolks, warm milk, and butter.

  • Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

• Kneading:

  • Knead the dough by hand for 5-6 minutes.

• First Rise:

  • Let the dough rise until it doubles in size.

• Punching Down:

  • Punch down the risen dough to release air.

Shaping the Donuts

• Rolling:

  • Transfer the dough to a floured surface.

  • Roll out the dough.

• Cutting:

  • Use a mug or doughnut cutter to cut circular shapes from the dough.

  • Re-roll excess dough to cut more donuts.

• Creating Holes:

  • Use a bottle cap to create holes in the center of each donut.

• Second Rise:

  • Let the shaped donuts rise for another 30 minutes.

  • Cover them with cling wrap during the rise.

Frying the Donuts

• Frying Process:

  • Add the donuts to hot oil.

  • Flip the donut after 1 minute.

  • Cook for another minute on the other side until golden brown.

• Drying:

  • Place the fried donuts on a drying rack to remove excess oil.

Finishing

• Coating:

  • Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.

  • Dunk the hot donuts in the sugar and cinnamon mixture to coat them evenly.