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The Ultimate Homemade Machine Donuts Recipe

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Delight in homemade machine donuts that are soft, fluffy, and golden brown, made effortless with your bread machine. These classic deep-fried donuts are lightly sweetened, perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack, and can be dusted with confectioners sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 3 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 2/3 cups milk, slightly warmed
  • 1/4 cup water, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup butter, soft (room temperature)
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups bread machine flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast

For Frying and Topping

  • 1 quart oil for deep frying
  • 1/4 cup confectioners sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Place milk, water, butter, egg, sugar, salt, flour, and yeast into your bread machine pan in the exact order listed. Do not stir the ingredients.
  2. Set the Bread Machine: Securely insert the baking pan into the bread machine, close the lid, select the dough setting, and press start to begin the mixing and rising process.
  3. Remove Dough: Once the bread machine cycle is complete, remove the dough from the pan and place it onto a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking.
  4. Roll the Dough: Using a rolling pin dusted lightly with flour, roll the dough out evenly to about ½ inch thickness, preparing it for cutting.
  5. Cut Donuts: Use a floured donut cutter or a circle cookie cutter to cut the dough into donut shapes.
  6. Let Donuts Rise: Transfer the cut donuts onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Cover with another layer of wax paper and a clean tea towel, allowing the dough to rise for 30-40 minutes until slightly puffed.
  7. Heat Oil: While the donuts are rising, heat vegetable oil to 375ºF (190ºC) in a deep fryer or a large, heavy-bottomed pot for frying.
  8. Fry Donuts: Carefully fry 2-3 donuts at a time, turning them to brown evenly on both sides. Frying should take approximately 3 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Drain Excess Oil: Remove the donuts with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  10. Add Sugar Topping: While still slightly warm, sprinkle the donuts with granulated or confectioners sugar as desired.

Notes

  • Ensure the oil temperature is maintained at 375ºF for perfectly cooked donuts without absorbing too much oil.
  • Do not overcrowd the fryer; frying in small batches yields crispier results.
  • Use room-temperature ingredients for best dough consistency and rise.
  • Donut cutters come in various sizes; choose one that is about 3-4 inches in diameter for standard donuts.
  • You can add glaze or other toppings as an alternative to sugar for variety.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/the-ultimate-homemade-machine-donuts-recipe/