Ingredients:

  • 375g All-purpose flour
  • 50g Granulated sugar
  • 7g Active dry yeast
  • 120ml Warm milk
  • 1 large Egg
  • 56g Unsalted butter, softened
  • 3g Salt
  • 56g Unsalted butter, melted
  • 60g Brown sugar
  • 8g Ground cinnamon
  • 120g Powdered sugar
  • 30ml Heavy cream or milk
  • 5ml Vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Combine warm milk, a pinch of sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and egg. Knead on medium-low for 5–7 minutes until the dough is smooth and passes the windowpane test.
  3. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or in the fridge for 2 hours.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 12 x 18 rectangle.
  5. Brush melted butter over the surface. Sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  6. Roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut into 12 equal rounds.
  7. Use your thumb or a small round cutter to remove the center of each roll, creating the classic donut shape.
  8. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry for 90 seconds per side until a deep mahogany-gold.