Cinnamon Swirl Doughnut
Dive into sweet and cinnamon-spiced bliss with these fluffy homemade doughnuts. The aromatic blend of cinnamon and sugar dances on your taste buds as you savor each tender bite. These doughnuts are perfect for breakfast or an indulgent treat any time of day.
ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup whole milk, warmed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- ½ cup granulated sugar, for coating
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, for coating
steps
- 1.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, instant yeast, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- 2.
In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- 3.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- 4.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- 5.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 6.
Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to ½-inch thickness.
- 7.
Using a doughnut cutter or two differently-sized round cookie cutters, cut out doughnut shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 8.
Cover the doughnuts with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- 9.
In a deep saucepan, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 10.
Fry the doughnuts in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- 11.
Remove the doughnuts from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 12.
In a shallow bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for coating.
- 13.
While the doughnuts are still warm, coat them generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- 14.
Serve these irresistible cinnamon swirl doughnuts warm and enjoy every scrumptious bite!
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