Smiley Face Donuts
Soft, fluffy yeast-raised donuts shaped into cheerful smiley faces, fried until golden and tossed in sugar. A fun weekend baking project that's worth the time.
- Total time
- 150 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, dissolve the 2.25 tsp yeast and 1 tbsp of the sugar in the 1 cup warm milk. Let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the 3.5 cups flour, remaining sugar, and 0.5 tsp salt. Cut in the 0.25 cup butter until crumbly.
- 3
Add the yeast mixture and 2 eggs to the flour mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1-1.5 hours.
- 5
Punch down dough, roll to 1/2 inch thickness, and cut out circles. Use a smaller cutter to make eyes and a smile, or shape by hand. Let rise again for 30 minutes.
- 6
Heat the 4 cups oil in a deep pot to 350°F. Fry donuts in batches, 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- 7
While still warm, toss donuts in sugar to coat. Serve fresh.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- rolling pin
- round cookie cutters
- deep pot for frying
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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