Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil recommended)
- Optional: Edible gold dust or red food coloring for decoration
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm milk and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a small bowl. Let it sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, salt, and vanilla. Add the softened butter, eggs, and the activated yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly using a KitchenAid Stand Mixer or by hand until smooth.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a long rope, then connect the ends to form a ring shape, reminiscent of the One Ring from Lord of the Rings.
- Place the dough rings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan or Ninja Air Fryer until it reaches 350°F.
- Carefully fry the dough rings until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Optional: Use Euhomy Portable Rapid Ice Maker to prepare icing if making colored or gold-dusted designs.
- Decorate with edible gold dust for a Sauron-inspired look or red food coloring to symbolize dark power.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is consistent at around 350°F for perfect crispiness.
- Shape the dough into rings immediately after the first rise for best texture.
- Decorate with edible gold dust for an authentic Sauron effect, or use red food coloring for a fiery look.
- For healthier options, try baking the doughnuts in the oven at 375°F for 12-15 minutes instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fantasy-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 170 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
