Ingredients
– 4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
– 1 cup whole milk, warmed
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/2 tsp salt
– Vegetable oil, for frying
– Powdered sugar, for dusting
Equipment Needed
– Large mixing bowl
– Whisk
– Rolling pin
– Sharp knife or dough cutter
– Deep frying pan or Dutch oven
– Slotted spoon
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start off, I always begin by combining the warm milk and sugar in a large bowl. Once it’s nicely combined, I sprinkle in the active dry yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it gets all frothy and bubbly. This yeast activation is key to achieving that lovely fluffy texture! Next, I mix in the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until it’s smooth. After this, I gradually add in the flour, about a cup at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. At this point, the dough might be a little sticky but that’s okay! (See the next page below to continue steps…)