Bread Maker Doughnuts

Recipe View 5 mins Combine Ingredients: Add the warm milk, beaten egg, melted butter, flour, sugar, salt, and yeast to your bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs 30 mins Dough Cycle: Select the 'Dough' cycle on your bread machine and let it run its course. (90 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Shape the Dough: Once the dough cycle is complete, remove the dough from the machine and place it on a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough a few times to release any excess air. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 50 mins Rest and Rise: Roll each piece of dough into a ball. Cover the dough balls with a damp cloth and let them rest for 20 minutes. After resting, gently stretch or roll each ball into a 1/4-inch-thick disk. Use a small cookie cutter or the back of a piping tip to cut a hole in the center of each disk, creating the doughnut shape. Place the doughnuts on a floured surface, cover loosely, and let them rise until doubled in size. (50 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Heat the Oil: While the doughnuts are rising, heat the vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to ensure accurate temperature control. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 6 mins Fry to Perfection: Carefully place 2-3 doughnuts into the hot oil at a time, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 1.5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. (6 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Drain and Decorate: Remove the fried doughnuts from the oil and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. While the doughnuts are still warm, dip them in your favorite toppings, such as powdered sugar, granulated sugar, or chocolate glaze. (10 minutes)