To make donuts, you will need ingredients such as flour, sugar, yeast, milk, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. You will also need oil for frying and toppings like glaze or sprinkles. Here is a basic recipe for making donuts:
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In a mixing bowl, combine 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast with 3/4 cup of warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
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Add 1/3 cup of sugar, 2 beaten eggs, 1/4 cup of melted butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the yeast mixture and mix well.
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Gradually add in 3 cups of all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
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Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
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Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
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Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut out donut shapes using a donut cutter or two different sized round cutters.
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Place the cut donuts on a baking sheet, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
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Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (180°C) and fry the donuts in batches for about 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
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Remove the donuts from the oil and let them drain on a paper towel-lined tray.
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While the donuts are still warm, dip them in glaze or sprinkle with toppings of your choice.
Enjoy your homemade donuts!
