How to Make Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts
Prepare Yeast:
Dissolve 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast in 1/4 cup warm milk. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, blend 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
Combine:
Add the yeast mixture to the wet ingredients and mix.
Dry Ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Form Dough:
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mix, stirring until a dough forms. Adjust flour as needed.
Knead:
On a floured surface, knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Shape Doughnuts:
Roll out dough and cut out doughnut shapes using a cutter or round glasses.
Fry:
Heat 2-3 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry doughnuts for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
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