Cinnamon Sugar Twist Donuts (Printable Format)

Soft, twisted donuts covered in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend for a comforting homemade treat.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
02 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
05 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
06 - 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
08 - 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

10 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
11 - 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
12 - 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

→ For Frying

13 - Vegetable oil, for deep frying (enough for 3-4 inches depth)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, combine warm milk and active dry yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
03 - In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix 3 cups all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, fine sea salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
04 - Stir the activated yeast mixture into the wet ingredients, then add the combined liquid to the dry ingredients in the mixer bowl.
05 - Mix until the dough starts to come together, then knead on medium-low speed. If the dough doesn't clean the bowl, gradually add up to 1/2 cup additional flour, as needed, until the dough is soft, slightly sticky, and smooth.
06 - Transfer dough to a large bowl lightly coated with nonstick spray. Turn dough to coat, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
07 - Lightly flour a work surface and knead dough by hand to release air bubbles. Return to bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise again until nearly doubled, about 1 hour.
08 - Divide dough into 16 even pieces. Keep unused portions covered with a kitchen towel.
09 - Roll each piece into a thin rope. Twist by rolling hands in opposite directions, fold rope in half, pinch ends, and twist again to form a tight twisted donut. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
10 - Cover shaped twists with a kitchen towel and let rest until slightly risen, about 30 minutes.
11 - Mix granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a large bowl for the coating.
12 - In a Dutch oven or deep fryer, heat 3-4 inches of vegetable oil to 325°F.
13 - Working in batches of 3-4, fry twists until golden brown, about 5 minutes, turning frequently. Drain excess oil briefly.
14 - Immediately toss each hot donut twist in the cinnamon sugar mixture to evenly coat on all sides.
15 - Transfer coated donuts to a wire rack set over a sheet tray. Serve fresh while crisp.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - To achieve the best texture, ensure dough is slightly sticky but smooth before proofing. For uniform frying, maintain consistent oil temperature.

Go Back