Homemade Doughnuts With Cinnamon Sugar And Cranberry Jam
Serves: 3
Jailyn Upton
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
41
Spice
52
Sweetness
75
Sourness
45
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.7
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tbsp
Active Dry Yeast1 cup
Water1.25 sticks
Unsalted Butter (room temperature)2 cups
Granulated Sugar1 tsp
Vanilla Extract1 tsp
Kosher Salt3.5 cups
Bread Flour1 tsp
Ground Cinnamon1 tsp
Ground Allspice1 tsp
Ground NutmegDirections:
1
In a medium bowl, stir together the yeast and the water
2
Set aside to "proof"
3
After 10 minutes, stir in the 1 cup of all-purpose flour, cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place
4
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar for 8 to 10 minutes
5
With the mixer on low speed, add the eggs, 1 at a time
6
When the mixture is smooth, stir in the vanilla and salt
7
Add the bread flour and mix on low speed until fully incorporated
8
Stir in the yeast mixture until thoroughly incorporated
9
Put the dough into an oiled bowl and allow to proof for 1 to 1 1/2 hours
10
In a medium bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and the ground cinnamon
11
Set aside
12
Lightly flour a cool work surface and roll the dough out to about 1 1/2-inch thickness
13
Cut the dough with a round 3-inch cutter and turn them onto a floured baking sheet to rest, about 20 to 30 minutes, before frying
14
Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot to 365 to 370 degrees F
15
Drop the dough rounds, in batches, into the hot oil and cook until golden brown on 1 side
16
Using a slotted spoon, turn the dough rounds on the second side and cook until golden brown
17
Remove them from the oil to paper towels to remove any excess oil
18
Roll the doughnuts in the cinnamon sugar and arrange on a serving platter
19
Serve immediately with the Cranberry Jam for dipping
20
In a medium pot, add the cranberries, sugar, water and the 1/2 cup of orange juice
21
Stir to blend and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat
22
Reduce the heat and add the cinnamon stick, allspice and nutmeg
23
Stir to blend and simmer for an additional 5 to 7 minutes
24
Some of the cranberries will burst and some will remain whole
25
Stir in the orange zest and orange juice and transfer to a serving bowl
26
Serve warm with the doughnuts