Round Rock Donut Recipe
Do you love soft, orange-colored donuts? The Round Rock Donut Recipe is famous for a reason.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour.
- 1/2 cup warm water.
- 2 packages active dry yeast.
- 1/2 cup warm milk.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
- 1/2 cup softened butter.
- 2 large eggs room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon salt.
- 1 teaspoon yellow food coloring.
- 2 cups powdered sugar for glaze.
- 1/4 cup hot water for glaze.
Instructions
Activate the Yeast
- Mix warm water and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for five minutes until foamy.
Mix the Dough
- Add milk, sugar, butter, and eggs to the yeast. Stir in the flour and food coloring slowly.
Knead the Dough
- Knead the dough on a floured surface. Do this for five minutes until it is smooth.
Let it Rise
- Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover it and let it rise for one hour.
Cut the Shapes
- Roll dough to half-inch thickness. Use a cutter to make donut shapes.
Second Rise
- Let the cut donuts rest for thirty minutes. They should look puffy and light.
Fry the Donuts
- Heat oil to 350 degrees. Fry each side for one minute until golden.
Glaze and Cool
- Dip warm donuts into the sugar glaze. Let them cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Use warm milk, not hot milk.
- Check your yeast to ensure it is fresh.
- Do not over-mix the dough.
- Keep the oil temperature steady.
- Glaze the donuts while they are still warm.