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5 from 2 votes

Sugar Twist Donut Recipe

Make your own classic twist donuts with this homestyle dessert recipe.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Croatian
Keyword: dessert, donuts
Author: Jane and Sonja

Equipment

  • KitchenAid Stand Mixer

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp yeast
  • 2 cups warm milk divided
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 4 cups flour + 5 tbsp flour; divided
  • 4 tbsp plain yogurt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla sugar

Sugar Coating

Instructions

  • Combine yeast, 1 cup warm milk and 2 tbsp granulated sugar in a small bowl. Put aside for a few minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, plain yogurt, egg, salt and 2 tsp vanilla sugar.
  • Start mixing with hook attachment.
  • Add another 3 tbsp of flour.
  • Add the yeast mixture and combine.
  • Warm another cup of warm milk and slowly pour the milk into the dough mixture.
  • Continue mixing for 6-7 minutes until well blended.
  • Keep dough in bowl and sprinkle with flour. Place the bowl in a large pot or sink half full of warm water. Cover bowl with a clean dish cloth or paper towel and leave for 30-40 minutes.
  • Remove dough from bowl and knead by hand for 2 minutes on a clean floured surface.
  • Roll dough out to ½” thick.
  • Cut into rectangular stripes about 2" wide x 4” long.
  • Cut a slit through the length of the rectangles with just the top attached. Twist the dough and put aside while preparing the remaining dough.
  • Add canola oil to a large cooking pot on med to high heat.
  • When oil is hot enough, carefully place prepared donuts into hot oil.
  • Put a few donuts in at one time and cook for 4 minutes until sides turn golden. Flip with fork and cook the other side.
  • Remove from oil and place on paper towel.
  • Sprinkle with granulated sugar and vanilla sugar mixture.