Donuts

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 2 cups warm milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter
• Oil for deep frying
• Powdered sugar for garnish

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Preparation

• In a food processor sprinkle yeast over the warm milk; stir to dissolve and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Add sugar, salt, beaten eggs and vanilla. Blend thoroughly. Add flour and then using a stand mixer with a dough hook, beat until smooth. You can also kneed the dough by hand for about 5 minutes.
• Add butter and blend until thick. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Roll the dough out on a floured surface to 1/2-inch in thickness. Cut the dough into 1 inch-round doughnuts using a circular cookie cutter. Cover with a plastic wrap and let rest for an hour in a warm place.
  
• Deep fry at 360F for 1 to 1 and a half minutes until lightly browned on both sides. Drain on paper towels.