Donut or Doughnut

Monkey Bread

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Whichever way you spell it, it won't change how warm and tender these yeasty doughnuts / donuts tastes. Your family will love them.

Ingredients

Sponge:

  • 1 cup bread flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 3/4 cup milk

Dough

  • 2 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1/4 cup pastry flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs ( room temp. )
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast

Method

Prep all your ingredients before beginning, this will help to make sure you have everything you need. Firstly you will want to make a sponge. So, add a cup of bread flour 1/2 teaspoon of instant yeast and 3/4 cup of warm milk. Stir together till smooth and well mixed. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 1 1/2 hours.

Afterwards pour your sponge mixture into your mixing bowl. Add in room temperature eggs and sugar. Mix and than add in the pastry flour, salt and second instant yeast. Mix till smooth and allow to sit uncovered for 10 minutes.

Start to slowly add in the flour about a half cup at a time. You want the dough to leave the sides of the bowl, but, stick slightly to the bottom of the bowl. Mix for 8 minutes. Now, add in the butter and mix till the butter is well incorporated throughout the dough.

Add a little flour to a flat surface and pour out the dough and knead a few times. This will help you to learn the feel of the dough.

Add a little butter to a clean bowl and place the dough into the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 2 hours.

Pour out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll the dough to a 1/4 - 1/2 inch in thickness.

Cut dough with a 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter. And use a smaller one to make the hole. Place onto a piece of parchment paper and spray with oil spray. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 1 hour.
Turn your deep frier to 375 degrees or use a good sturdy pot and peanut oil. Use a candy thermometer to check the temperature. Place the donut into the hot oil and cook for 1 minute. Than turn over and cook for another minute. Remove from oil and place onto some paper toweling to soak up excess oil. Continue to cook the rest of the doughnut till all are done. Sift a little icing sugar ontop when ready to serve. Or use a nice icing on top. Best served warm.