Description
Cinnamon Sugar Twist Donuts are a delightful treat that brings joy to any breakfast or snack time. Fluffy and sweet, these donuts are coated in a heavenly cinnamon-sugar blend that will have you reaching for more. With their charming twist shape, they make for an eye-catching presentation that’s sure to impress friends and family. Easy enough for novice bakers, this recipe invites everyone into the kitchen for a fun cooking experience. Whether enjoyed with coffee on a lazy morning or served as an indulgent dessert, these homemade donuts are versatile enough to satisfy any craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 – 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar for coating
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar (packed) for coating
- 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon for coating
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by stirring warm milk and yeast; let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
- In a stand mixer, combine 3 cups flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the activated yeast mixture to the wet ingredients and mix.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until a dough forms; knead until smooth.
- Allow dough to rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Shape the dough into twists and let rise again (30 minutes).
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 325°F.
- Fry donuts until golden brown; toss in cinnamon sugar while warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg