Ring Doughnuts

Ring Doughnuts 

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp instant dry yeast
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional, for flavor)
• ½ cup (120ml) warm milk
• 2 tbsp (30g) melted butter or margarine
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Vegetable oil for deep frying
• Granulated sugar or glaze for coating

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and nutmeg.

Add the warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix until a sticky dough forms.

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough and roll it out to about ½-inch (1.3 cm) thickness.

Cut out doughnut rings using a doughnut cutter or two round cutters (e.g., a cup and a bottle cap).

Place the cut doughnuts on a floured tray, cover, and let them rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.

Heat oil in a deep pot to 170–180°C (340–360°F). Fry the doughnuts in batches for about 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.

Remove and drain on paper towels.

While still warm, coat in granulated sugar or dip in a glaze of your choice.