Eggless Donuts
- 2½ cups bread flour (300g)
- ¾ cup + 2 tbsp warm milk (205ml)
- 3 Tbsp sugar (38g)
- 1 tsp instant yeast (3g)
- ½ tsp salt (3g)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temp (28g)
- Neutral oil for frying
- Granulated sugar, for coating
Steps:
1. Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes.
2. Stir in flour and salt. Knead into a soft dough. Rest 20 minutes.
3. Knead in softened butter until dough is smooth and stretchy (about 10 minutes).
4. Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
5. Punch down. Divide into 12 balls (~45g each). Roll smooth and shape into rings.
6. Place on floured surface. Cover and rise 40 minutes.
7. Heat oil to 320°F (160°C). Fry donuts on medium-low heat until golden on both sides.
8. Drain and coat warm donuts in sugar or your favorite topping.
