How to Cook Twisted Doughnuts: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide214

Twisted doughnuts, also known as crullers, are a classic breakfast treat that is both delicious and visually appealing. While they may seem intimidating to make, they are actually quite easy to prepare with the right instructions and a little bit of patience.

In this step-by-step visual guide, we will show you how to make twisted doughnuts from scratch. We will cover everything from making the dough to frying and glazing the doughnuts. So, gather your ingredients and let's get started!

Ingredients
1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110-115 degrees F)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 cup milk, warmed
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Step 1: Activate the yeast

In a small bowl, whisk together the warm water and granulated sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it sit for 5 minutes, or until the yeast is foamy.

Activating the yeast

Step 2: Make the dough

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and melted butter. Add the milk, egg, and activated yeast to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms.

Making the dough

Step 3: Knead the dough

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Kneading the dough

Step 4: Let the dough rise

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.

Letting the dough rise

Step 5: Punch down the dough

Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air bubbles. Divide the dough in half and roll each half out into a 12-inch circle.

Punching down the dough

Step 6: Cut out the doughnuts

Use a 3-inch doughnut cutter to cut out doughnuts from the dough. Place the doughnuts on a greased baking sheet.

Cutting out the doughnuts

Step 7: Let the doughnuts rise again

Cover the doughnuts with plastic wrap and let them rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until the doughnuts have doubled in size.

Letting the doughnuts rise again

Step 8: Fry the doughnuts

Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan or deep fryer to 375 degrees F. Carefully drop the doughnuts into the hot oil and fry for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.

Frying the doughnuts