Cinnamon Sugar Twist Doughnuts Recipe
These Cinnamon Sugar Twist Doughnuts are a delightful treat with a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior. The dough is infused with warm spices and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture for a perfect balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 doughnuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Doughnuts:
- 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 temp
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (520 g)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, room temperature
- vegetable oil, for frying
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 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. In a separate bowl, whisk flour and salt. Attach dough hook to mixer. Add flour mixture in thirds, followed by softened butter. Knead until smooth. Let rise until doubled. Divide and shape dough.
- Frying: Heat oil in a pot. Fry doughnuts until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a dish. Toss warm doughnuts in mixture until coated.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure oil is at the correct temperature for frying to achieve crispy doughnuts.
- Coat the doughnuts in the cinnamon sugar mixture while they are still warm for the best adherence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Sugar Twist Doughnuts, Doughnut Recipe, Homemade Doughnuts, Cinnamon Sugar Coating
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