Description
These Cinnamon Sugar Twist Donuts are fluffy, twisted, and coated in a delicious cinnamon sugar mixture, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 – 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoons fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 1 ½ Tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Stir together the milk and the yeast and let it sit until activated and foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk together the egg, butter, and vanilla in a medium-sized bowl, set aside.
- Place 3 cups of the flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a stand mixer bowl, and stir a few times to mix the dry ingredients.
- Once the yeast is foamy, add the milk mixture to the other wet ingredients and whisk to combine. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients.
- Stir until the ingredients start to combine, then mix on medium-low speed until the dough starts to form and cleans the sides of the bowl. Add more flour if necessary, up to ½ cup more.
- Knead the dough in the mixer for 5 minutes until it is soft and slightly sticky but smooth.
- Lightly spray a large bowl with cooking spray, add the dough, flip it to coat, cover with plastic wrap, and set in a warm place to double in size, about 1 hour.
- After the rising time, lightly flour a clean surface, knead the dough a few times to remove air bubbles, and return it to the bowl, covering it again to rise for another hour.
- Line a sheet tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- After the second rise, cut the dough into 16 even pieces. Roll each piece into a thin rope and twist it, then pinch the ends together to seal.
- Place the twists on the prepared sheet tray, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let them rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat 3-4 inches of oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 325°F.
- In a bowl, mix the sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the topping.
- Fry the donuts in batches for about 5 minutes, flipping until golden brown. Toss them in the cinnamon sugar immediately after frying.
- Place fried donuts on a wire rack to keep crisp and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature to avoid greasy donuts.
- Keep the donuts covered before frying to prevent them from drying out.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg