Description
These Cinnamon Sugar Twist Doughnuts are a delightful treat that combines the warmth of cinnamon with the sweetness of sugar in a twisted, fried doughnut. Perfect for breakfast or as a special dessert!
Ingredients
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Doughnut Dough:
- 1 ½ cups whole milk, warmed to 110°F
- 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast or instant yeast
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar (38 g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (520 g)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, room temperature
For Frying and Coating:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Doughnuts: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine milk, yeast, and sugar. Allow mixture to sit for 5 minutes. Whisk in the egg until incorporated.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Attach the dough hook attachment to the stand mixer. With the mixer running on low, add 1/3 of the flour mixture. Once the dough starts to come together, add another 1/3 of the flour mixture. Add the softened butter one tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the remaining 1/3 of the flour mixture.
- Once the dough starts to form, increase the mixer speed to medium. Knead for 3-5 minutes until the dough is smooth and soft. Transfer the dough to a large greased bowl. Cover and allow it to rest for 30-45 minutes until doubled in volume.
- Gently deflate the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal parts. Stretch and roll each piece into a 14-inch strip. Twist the dough and form into doughnut shapes. Allow to rest for 8-10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pot to 350°F. Fry the doughnuts for 95 seconds on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating: Combine sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Toss warm doughnuts in the mixture until coated.
- Enjoy these delicious Cinnamon Sugar Twist Doughnuts while warm!
Notes
- Make sure the oil is at the right temperature before frying to ensure perfectly cooked doughnuts.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of cinnamon sugar coating to suit your taste preferences.
- These doughnuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a day.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Sugar Twist Doughnuts, Doughnuts, Cinnamon Sugar, Fried Doughnuts, Breakfast, Dessert
