Description
Soft, fluffy, and slightly chewy twisted doughnuts fried to golden perfection. These classic treats are lightly sweetened and can be coated in sugar or glaze for the perfect finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating) or glaze of choice
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture. Gradually stir in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 8 inches long and twist it around itself to form a spiral.
- Place the twisted doughnuts on a parchment-lined baking tray, cover, and let rise for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry doughnuts in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Coat warm doughnuts in granulated sugar or dip in glaze as desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure the oil temperature stays consistent for even frying.
- You can add a cinnamon-sugar coating for extra flavor.
- Twisted doughnuts taste best fresh but can be reheated lightly the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: twisted doughnuts, fried doughnuts, sweet dough twists, homemade doughnuts, sugar coated doughnuts