Mini Doughnut – Heidi's Raspberry Farm

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c milk heated to 100°
  • 2 1/4 tsp yeast (one package)
  • 1/4 cup sugar

*Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm milk and allow it to activate and become foamy

  • 2 eggs
  • 4 oz butter melted and cooled

*Combine egg and butter to milk mixture 

  • 4 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp salt

*Mix well

Directions

  • Pour wet ingredients into dry and combine. Dough should be slightly sticky.
  • Knead until smooth and place in a covered bowl.
  • Allow to rise until doubled in size.
  • Good time to heat fryer to 350° to 375° 
  • Dust work area with flour.
  • Push down risen dough and roll out to between 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch even thickness. If dough begins to shrink, allow it to rest before continuing. 
  • Once rolled out, cover with a damp towel and allow to rest 10 minutes before cutting to avoid snapback.
  • Cut into 3 1/2 inch rounds and place on a baking sheet, cover with towel again.
  • Fry till golden brown flipping once. Make sure both sides are even in color.
  • Allow to drain briefly on a paper towel lined tray.
  • Toss in cinnamon sugar and rest.
  • Fill with Heidi’s Raspberry Jam.