Dutch Doughnuts

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Place the flour in a large bowl and add the yeast and sugar.

2. 2
   Step 2:

   If the milk is cold, heat it until lukewarm.

3. 3
   Step 3:

   Mix the flour mixture with the milk bit by bit until you have a smooth batter.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   Add the salt.

5. 5
   Step 5:

   Mix with a wooden spoon until the batter is smooth and liquidy.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Cover with a clean tea towel and leave in a warm spot for about 1 hour to rise.

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7. 7
   Step 7:

   Heat a deep fryer, or add the oil to a large pot.

8. 8
   Step 8:

   Heat the oil to 180°C (350°F).

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Stir the batter before starting.

10. 10
    Step 10:

    Scoop the batter with two spoons or an ice cream scoop and carefully let it drop into the oil.

11. 11
    Step 11:

    Dip the spoons or scoop into the oil before dipping into the batter so the batter slides off easily.

12. 12
    Step 12:

    Do not overcrowd the fryer, to prevent the oil from cooling too quickly and the doughnuts from sticking together.

13. 13
    Step 13:

    Once one side is golden brown, let the doughnuts turn to the other side automatically; if needed, help them along with two forks.

14. 14
    Step 14:

    Remove the balls once golden brown and leave them to drain on a piece of kitchen paper.