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Donuts or Doughnuts :

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

First make a sponge by well mixing 1 cup of bread flour 1/2 teaspoon of instant yeast and 3/4 cup of warm milk. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 1 1/2 hours. Pour sponge mixture into your mixing bowl and mix in room temperature eggs and sugar. After mixing add in the pastry flour, salt and second instant yeast. Mix till smooth and allow to sit uncovered for 10 minutes. Slowly add in 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. 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. 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 rollout till 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick. 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.