Doughnut recipe

In a large mixing bowl take ½ cup warm milk or water. To that add 1 tsp of sugar. sugar helps to activate the yeast. Also, add 1 tsp of dry yeast and give a quick mix. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes, or till the yeast activates and turns frothy.

Now add 2 cups of maida, ¼ tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp butter, and a pinch of salt.combine and crumble well. Add half cup warm water or as required and knead for 5 minutes. Knead till the dough is soft, smooth, and elastic. and also bounces back when pressed. if not, knead another 5 minutes. Tuck the dough and grease with oil.

Cover the bowl tightly with cling wrap or plastic wrap and allow to rest and rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours.Dough has raised and doubled in size indicating well fermented.Punch the dough with a fist to release down the air and knead slightly. Pinch a large ball-sized dough and dust with maida. Roll the dough slightly thick using a rolling pin

Now with the help of a doughnut cutter or glass cut round shape. Also to make a hole in the centre use a bottle cap. Now place the prepared doughnut shape over a tray lined with baking paper. Brush the doughuts with oil to prevent them from drying out. Now allow to rest in a warm place for 2 hours or till it doubles in size

Deep fry in medium hot oil or bake in preheated oven at 180 degrees celsius for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally keeping the flame on medium.Fry till the donuts turn golden brown. drain off over kitchen towel to absorb excess oil.

Firstly, mix 1 cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup cocoa powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 3 tbsp milk. Stir well till the mixture forms smooth and creamy. Now dip the prepared doughnuts into the chocolate mixture and place glaze-side up.Finally, serve chocolate donuts sprinkled with sugar crystals