Homemade Doughnuts

Homemade Doughnuts 😊😍
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter (softened)
7 g baker’s yeast (1 packet active dry yeast)
5 tablespoons sugar
1 cup warm milk
1 egg
½ teaspoon salt
Oil for frying
Optional Toppings
Powdered sugar
Cinnamon sugar
Chocolate glaze
Jam or cream filling
Instructions

1. Activate the Yeast
   In a small bowl, mix the warm milk with 1 tablespoon of sugar and the yeast.
   Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the Dough
   In a large bowl, combine:
   Flour
   Remaining sugar
   Salt
   Add:
   Egg
   Butter
   Yeast mixture
   Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead
   Knead the dough for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
   If sticky, add a little flour.
4. First Rise
   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1½ hours or until doubled in size.
5. Shape the Doughnuts
   Roll out the dough to about ½-inch thickness.
   Cut into doughnut shapes using a cutter or glass.
   Place on a tray and cover lightly.
6. Second Rise
   Let the shaped doughnuts rest for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
7. Fry
   Heat oil over medium heat.
   Fry doughnuts for about 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
   Remove and place on paper towels.
8. Decorate
   While warm:
   Dust with powdered sugar
   Roll in cinnamon sugar
   Or dip in glaze/chocolate
   Simple Glaze (Optional)
   Mix:
   1 cup powdered sugar
   2–3 tablespoons milk
   ½ teaspoon vanilla
   Dip warm doughnuts into the glaze and let set.
   Tips for Perfect Doughnuts
   Milk should be warm, not hot.
   Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying.
   Fry on medium heat so the inside cooks properly.
   Best enjoyed fresh and warm.