Nonna Silvi's Italian sugar donuts
Ingredients
- Flour4 cups + 2 tbsp
- Sugar⅓ cups
- Yeast1 tbsp
- Milk1 cup
- Egg3
- Butter · softened⅓ cups
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Honey1 tsp
- Peanut oilas needed
- Instructions
Instructions
- In a large bowl (or stand mixer), combine the eggs, milk, flour, sugar, softened butter, salt, yeast and honey.
- Knead until the dough is smooth, soft and elastic.
- Shape into a ball, place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover and let rise 2 hours, or until doubled.
- Gently deflate the dough and divide into 60 g pieces.
- Shape each piece into a smooth ball, poke a hole in the centre with your finger and gently stretch into a ring.
- Place the rings on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover and let rise 40 minutes, until puffed but not over-proofed.
- Heat the oil to 320°F (160°C).
- Fry a few rings at a time, turning gently, until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Roll the warm donuts in granulated sugar.
Summarized from GialloZafferano's video. Watch it for the details.
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