Donuts

Name: Donuts
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: En
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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Very Easy

55 min

550 Kcal

Preparation

Preparation30 min

Cook time25 min

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.