| Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from lazydiamond and more videos in the General Desserts category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com If delicious rings of dough dance in your head more often than sugar plums, this guide will have you serving up glazy goodness without leaving your kitchen. To complete this How-To you will need: 2 tbsp. dry yeast 1 c. all-purpose flour 1¼ c. butter 2/3 c. sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. salt 3½ c. bread flour Frying oil A doughnut cutter A deep fryer or a cast iron skillet A food thermometer A cooling rack Cookie cutters (optional) Wood skewers (optional) Step 1: Proof the yeast Proof the yeast by soaking it in 1 cup warm water for 10 minutes. Then add 1 cup all-purpose flour and set aside. Step 2: Combine butter and sugar Combine the butter and sugar in the mixing bowl and cream them together. Slowly add the eggs, one at a time. Step 3: Combine vanilla, salt, bread flour Combine the vanilla, salt, and bread flour and add it to the butter, sugar, and egg mixture a little at a time until they're fully incorporated. Step 4: Add the yeast mixture Stir in the yeast mixture and let everything sit for 1 to 2 hours. Step 5: Roll out the dough Roll out the dough to a thickness of ½-inch on a floured surface to prevent ... |
