I Didn’t Expect Mini Donuts to Turn Out Like THIS

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast (traditional active dry yeast)
• 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 large Egg (room temperature)
• 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 0.5 cup Milk (warm (about 110°F))
• 2 cups Vegetable Oil (for deep frying; use neutral oil with high smoke point)
• 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar (for cinnamon‑sugar coating)
• 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

1. Warm Milk and Melt Butter

   Microwave the cold milk for about 40 seconds until warm (around 110°F) and melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave.

   Time: PT5M

2. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

   Time: PT5M

3. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients

   Add the egg, vanilla, melted butter, and warm milk to the dry mixture. Use the electric mixer on low speed for 2–3 minutes until a sticky dough forms.

   Time: PT5M

4. First Rise

   Grease the bowl, return the dough, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest at room temperature for about 1 hour until slightly puffed.

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5. Roll Out Dough

   Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough to roughly 1/4‑inch thickness.

   Time: PT10M

6. Cut Donuts and Make Centers

   Use a round cookie cutter to cut circles, then press a smaller cutter or the tip of an icing tip into the center to create the hole, keeping the hole close to the edge.

   Time: PT5M

7. Second Rest

   Place the cut donuts on a parchment‑lined tray, cover loosely, and let rest for 20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

8. Heat Oil

   Fill the Dutch oven with enough oil to submerge the donuts and heat to 350°F (175°C).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

9. Fry Donuts

   Carefully drop a few donuts into the hot oil. Fry for about 45 seconds per side, or until golden brown. Flip once.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 350°F

10. Drain and Cool

    Remove donuts with tongs, place on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil.

    Time: PT5M

11. Cinnamon‑Sugar Coating

    In a large bowl combine ½ cup sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Toss the warm donuts until evenly coated.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

80

Protein

2g

Carbohydrates

12g

Fat

3g

Fiber

0.5g