Description
Cinnamon Sugar Twist Donuts are a delightful and fluffy treat that will make any breakfast or snack time feel special. These homemade donuts are coated with a generous sprinkling of cinnamon and sugar, creating a warm and inviting flavor that everyone will love. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy day at home, these donuts are not only easy to make but also fun to shape, especially when involving the kids. With their soft texture and sweet aroma, they are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 – 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the topping: ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Activate yeast by mixing warm milk with yeast; let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Mix briefly.
- Combine activated yeast with wet ingredients and pour into dry mixture; stir until combined.
- Knead dough on medium-low speed for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Allow dough to rise in a greased bowl for about an hour until doubled.
- After rising, punch down the dough and let it rest again for another hour.
- Shape dough into twists and let them rest for an additional 30 minutes before frying at 325°F until golden brown.
- Coat in cinnamon-sugar immediately after frying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg