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Three sugar-coated Donas stacked on a cooling rack, with milk and donut holes.

Donas Recipe

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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 18 donuts
Calories 637 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons warm water 110°F to 115°F
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk warmed
  • 2 ounces unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for coating

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in warm water. Let stand until frothy, about 5 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt. Add in the yeast mixture, warm milk, butter, and egg yolks. Mix until a soft dough forms.
    Finely ground yeast in a glass bowl for baking recipes.
  • On a floured surface, knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
    Kneaded Donas dough in a mixing bowl.
  • Punch down the dough and roll out to 1/2 inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut with a donut cutter or use a round cutter and make holes with a smaller cutter.
    Punching down the risen dough for Donas in a bowl.
  • Place cut donuts on a baking sheet, cover with a clean towel, and let rise until puffy, about 30 minutes.
    Cutting Donas dough with a donut cutter on a floured marble surface.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F. Fry donuts in batches until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels.
    Unfried Donas dough and donut holes on a baking sheet.
  • While still warm, roll donuts in sugar to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 637kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 40mgFiber: 1g
Keyword donuts, homemade donuts
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