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Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts

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Soft, fluffy, yeast-raised doughnuts coated in spicy cinnamon sugar. Made with an oil-based dough, these light and airy treats are perfect for small batch frying.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 doughnuts plus holes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

230 g whole milk, lukewarm

2 Tbsp granulated sugar

2 tsp active dry yeast

425 g all-purpose flour

½ tsp salt

1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten

50 g neutral oil or light olive oil

Oil for frying (neutral oil or light olive oil)

100 g granulated sugar

1 Tbsp cinnamon

½ tsp ground cardamom (optional)

Pinch of salt (for cinnamon sugar)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine lukewarm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour, salt, egg, and oil. Mix and knead for 10–12 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Shape dough into a ball, cover, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  4. Roll dough to ½″ thickness on a floured surface. Cut into circles and punch out centers.
  5. Place doughnuts on parchment squares on a tray. Re-roll scraps if desired.
  6. Let proof for 35–45 minutes until they spring back slowly when pressed.
  7. Heat oil to 350°F (180°C). Mix cinnamon sugar ingredients in a bowl.
  8. Fry 2 doughnuts at a time for about 3 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  9. Drain on a rack and after 30 seconds, toss in cinnamon sugar.
  10. Repeat for all doughnuts and serve fresh.

Notes

  • Best served the same day for optimal texture.
  • Store at room temperature, lightly covered.
  • Reheat briefly in the microwave for softness.
  • You can make mini doughnuts by using smaller cutters and reducing fry time.
  • Frying is essential for the classic texture—baking will result in a more bread-like product.

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