Delicious Homemade Raised Doughnuts Recipe

Indulge in the sweet and pillowy goodness of homemade raised doughnuts with this easy-to-follow recipe. These doughnuts are perfect for breakfast or as a delightful snack any time of the day. Enjoy them plain or with your favorite glaze or toppings.

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Granulated sugar or powdered sugar, for coating

Directions

1. Warm the milk in a saucepan until it reaches around 110°F. Stir in the sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, eggs, salt, vanilla extract, and softened butter. Mix in the yeast mixture until a sticky dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
4. Punch down the dough and roll it out to ½ inch thickness. Use a doughnut cutter to cut out doughnut shapes. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
5. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F. Carefully add the doughnuts in batches and fry for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
6. While still warm, toss the doughnuts in granulated or powdered sugar to coat. Enjoy these fluffy raised doughnuts fresh and warm!

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