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Yeast Doughnuts Recipe

Classic yeast doughnuts, fluffy and delicious.
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Preparation Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk 110°F
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. 2. Add sugar, melted butter, and beaten eggs to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
  3. 3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. 4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. 5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. 6. Roll out the dough to about ½ inch thickness. Cut out doughnuts using a doughnut cutter.
  7. 7. Heat oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry doughnuts until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
  8. 8. Let cool slightly before glazing or dusting with sugar.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Doughnuts, Yeast
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