This light and airy yeast doughnut recipe makes a terrific holiday treat. You may dip them in chocolate glaze or add candy sprinkles if you wish.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
- ¾ cup milk
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 quarts oil for deep frying
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting
Directions
Step 1
Combine 1 3/4 cups flour with yeast in a large bowl. Heat milk, sugar, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until butter melts. Add milk mixture and eggs to flour mixture; beat with a heavy-duty electric mixer on low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds. Increase speed to high and beat for 3 minutes. Add remaining flour, a little at a time, stirring with a spoon until a firm but pliable dough forms.
Step 2
Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface. Knead until smooth and supple, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to an oiled bowl. Cover and let dough rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Step 3
Turn dough out onto a floured surface, punch down dough, and roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out doughnuts with a floured doughnut cutter; re-roll trimmings and cut them into doughnuts. Transfer doughnuts to baking sheets, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes.
Step 4
Heat oil in a deep fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Step 5
Working in batches, fry doughnuts in hot oil, turning several times, until golden all over. Use a slotted spoon to remove doughnuts to a wire rack to drain and cool completely.
Step 6
Dredge cooled doughnuts in confectioners' sugar.
Editor’s Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 9 | |
Calories 542 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat27g | 34% |
Saturated Fat6g | 32% |
Cholesterol57mg | 19% |
Sodium191mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate69g | 25% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars31g | |
Protein8g | |
Calcium40mg | 3% |
Iron3mg | 15% |
Potassium131mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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