Home made mini donuts

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast (proofed in warm milk)
• 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (for the dough)
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking Powder (helps lift the dough)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (fine sea salt)
• 1 Egg (scrambled then beaten)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened at room temperature)
• 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla)
• 0.5 cup Warm Milk (about 110°F (43°C))
• 2 cups Vegetable Oil (for frying, neutral oil)
• 0.25 cup Cinnamon Sugar (mix 1 tsp ground cinnamon with granulated sugar)

Instructions

1. Combine Dry Ingredients

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

   Time: PT2M

2. Add Wet Ingredients

   Add the beaten egg, softened butter, vanilla extract, and warm milk to the dry mixture and stir until just combined.

   Time: PT3M

3. Knead the Dough

   Attach the dough hook to the electric mixer and knead on medium speed for about 5 minutes, or knead by hand on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes, until the dough is soft, smooth, and stretchy.

   Time: PT5M

4. First Rise

   Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rest in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

   Time: PT1H

5. Shape the Donuts

   Turn the risen dough onto a lightly floured countertop, roll it into a long log, and tear or cut it into 22 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball and place them on a parchment‑lined cookie tray.

   Time: PT5M

6. Second Proof

   Cover the tray with another towel and let the dough balls rest for about 30 minutes. They should puff up slightly.

   Time: PT30M

7. Heat the Oil

   Add vegetable oil to the frying pan to a depth of about 2 inches and heat over medium‑high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Test the temperature by dropping a tiny piece of dough; it should sizzle and rise to the surface quickly.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Fry the First Batch

   Carefully place half of the donuts into the hot oil. Fry for about 3 minutes on each side, or until they turn a deep golden brown.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: 350°F

9. Coat in Cinnamon Sugar

   Using tongs, transfer the fried donuts to a cooling rack. While still warm, roll each donut in the prepared cinnamon‑sugar mixture until fully coated.

   Time: PT4M

10. Fry the Second Batch

    Repeat the frying process with the remaining donuts, then coat them in cinnamon sugar as before.

    Time: PT6M

    Temperature: 350°F

11. Serve

    Allow the donuts to cool slightly on the rack, then serve warm. They are best enjoyed fresh.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

70

Protein

0.8 g

Carbohydrates

3.6 g

Fat

1.7 g

Fiber

0.1 g