Description
Homemade cinnamon sugar twist doughnuts blend sweet nostalgia with classic bakery charm. Crisp exterior and tender interior make these treats irresistible for anyone craving a delightful breakfast or dessert companion you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (946 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 6 tbsps (84 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 3 tbsps (36 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsps kosher salt
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsps ground cinnamon
- vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a stand mixer, allowing the mixture to develop a frothy texture for 5 minutes to confirm yeast’s vitality.
- Dough Formation: Blend the activated yeast with egg, then gradually incorporate sifted flour and salt, mixing at low speed. Fold in softened butter until the dough becomes silky and slightly tacky.
- First Proofing: Transfer the dough to a greased container, covering completely. Let it rise at room temperature until doubled in volume, approximately 30-45 minutes.
- Dough Shaping: Roll out the dough on a floured surface, dividing into 12 elongated strips. Twist each strip into classic doughnut shapes and allow to rest for 8-10 minutes.
- Frying Process: Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F. Carefully fry the twisted dough in batches, achieving a rich golden-brown color by cooking approximately 95 seconds per side.
- Final Coating: Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Generously coat the freshly fried, warm doughnuts with the aromatic cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Serving: Present the doughnuts immediately while crisp and warm to ensure the most delightful culinary experience.
Notes
- Yeast Activation Tip: Ensure milk is lukewarm (not hot) to prevent killing the yeast, which can result in dense, flat doughnuts.
- Dough Consistency Check: The perfect dough should feel slightly tacky but not sticky; add flour sparingly if too wet.
- Proofing Precision: Room temperature matters—aim for 75-80°F for ideal dough expansion and texture development.
- Frying Temperature Control: Use a digital thermometer to maintain consistent 350°F oil temperature, preventing greasy or undercooked doughnuts.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg