Twisted Donuts

 Ingredients 

• 2¼ cups plain flour

• 3 tbsp sugar

• 2 tsp instant yeast

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 egg

• ¾ cup warm milk

• 2½ tbsp unsalted butter, softened

• Oil for frying

• ½ cup sugar (for coating)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix plain flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt.

2. Add the egg and warm milk. Mix until a dough forms.

3. Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and stretchy.

4. Add softened butter and knead again until fully incorporated.

5. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

6. Punch down the dough and divide it into equal portions.

7. Roll each portion into a long rope shape.

8. Twist both ends in opposite directions and join the ends to form donut rings.

9. Place shaped donuts on parchment paper or a tray. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.

10. Heat oil on medium flame and fry donuts until golden brown on both sides.

11. Remove onto paper towels to absorb excess oil.

12. Coat warm donuts in sugar.

13. Serve warm and enjoy 

 Soft, fluffy twisted donuts with a sweet sugary coating.