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Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Twist Donuts

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Delight in the nostalgia of homemade cinnamon sugar twist donuts, bursting with flavor and covered in a sugary cinnamon coating, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 – 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ teaspoons fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 ½ Tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and the active dry yeast. Stir briefly and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: Once frothy, add the melted butter, egg, and vanilla to the bowl. Whisk them together.
  3. Combine with dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix 3 cups of the all-purpose flour, sugar, sea salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until combined.
  4. Knead the dough: If sticky, continue to add flour until it forms a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Let it rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
  6. Shape the donuts: Punch down the dough, roll it out to ½ inch thick, and cut out the donuts using a cutter.
  7. Second rise: Place shaped donuts on a lined baking sheet, cover with a cloth, and let rise for another 30-40 minutes.
  8. Prepare cinnamon sugar: Mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and remaining cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  9. Heat the oil: In a deep pot, heat about 2-3 inches of oil to 350°F.
  10. Fry the donuts: Drop donuts into the hot oil, frying for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  11. Coat in cinnamon sugar: Roll warm donuts in cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  12. Enjoy: Serve warm and relish the fresh flavors.

Notes

For a lighter option, bake the donuts at 375°F for about 12 minutes. Consider experimenting with different fillings or toppings!

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Keywords: donuts, cinnamon sugar, homemade, dessert, baking, sweet treats

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