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### **Instructions**
1. **Activate the Yeast**
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2. **Make the Dough**
In a large bowl, mix milk, sugar, butter, salt, and egg. Stir in yeast mixture. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. **Let It Rise**
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
4. **Shape the Doughnuts**
Roll out dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut using a doughnut cutter or a round cutter and a small cap for the hole. Re-roll scraps if needed.
5. **Second Rise**
Place doughnuts on a floured surface or parchment. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
6. **Fry the Doughnuts**
Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry doughnuts in batches, 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
7. **Glaze or Coat**
While warm, dip in glaze or toss in cinnamon sugar. Let set slightly before serving.
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### **Tips & Tricks**
* 🍩 **No cutter?** Use a wide glass and a bottle cap!
* 🌡️ **Check the oil temperature** often—too hot and they burn, too cool and they’ll absorb too much oil.
* ❄️ **Freeze for later** – Fry and freeze plain doughnuts, then warm and glaze when ready.
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### **A Recipe That Never Gets Old**
Homemade doughnuts aren’t just a treat—they’re a memory in the making. Whether you’re frying up a weekend surprise, celebrating a special day, or just craving something sweet and satisfying, this recipe brings joy in every bite. Light, fluffy, and totally customizable, these doughnuts are a reminder that the best things in life really are homemade.
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Would you like variations like chocolate-filled, maple-glazed, or baked instead of fried? I’d be happy to add them!
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