I originally thought that making donuts would be a complicated process.
Frying donuts at home?
But I was shocked to find out that learning how to make donuts was actually easy to do.
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So if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make donuts, here’s my step-by-step guide.
Here is an easy step-by-step tutorial for you to follow!
Add in the 1 teaspoon of sugar and the packet of dry yeast.
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Hot tip: If the yeast does not bloom, your milk was probably too hot.
give it another spin, but this time heat up the milk for a shorter period of time.
It should be warm, but not steaming hot.
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Stir in the yeast mixture.
Add flour and salt
Sprinkle in the flour and the salt.
Mix with a spatula.
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When the dough starts to form, you will have to start to mix the dough with your hands.
Knead the dough until it becomes elasticthis should only take a few minutes.
Cover it with a kitchen towel, then place it in a warm spot.
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The dough should be about 1/2-inch thick.
Shape into donuts
Using adonut cutter, cut donut shapes in the dough.
You should have enough to shape 16 donuts.
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This time you’ll only need 30 minutes.
It will take a while to heat, so this would be good to do during the rise.
Let the donuts cook on each side for 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
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The donut holes will likely cook faster!
Move the cooked donuts to a cooling rack.
Dip into a glaze
In a small, whisk the milk and powdered sugar for the glaze.
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Dip the warm donuts into the glaze and place them on parchment paper.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
Add toppings!
Sprinkles, edible glitter, nuts, or even dried fruit!
Add whatever toppings your donut-loving heart desires.
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You could even top it with ourcaramel sauce!
Full Donut Recipe
The easy way to make healthier comfort foods.
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