Ingredients

1 (1/4-oz) package active dry yeast (2 1/2 teaspoons)

2 tablespoons warm water (105–115°F)

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for sprinkling and rolling out dough

1 cup whole milk at room temperature

1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened

3 large egg yolks

2 tablespoons sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

About 10 cups vegetable oil for deep frying

For glaze

• 1/4 cup boiling-hot water
• 5 teaspoons instant-espresso powder or instant-coffee granules
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• About 1/4 cup sanding sugar (optional)

• Special equipment: a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment; a 3-inch and a 1-inch round cookie cutter; a deep-fat thermometer

Description

Anyone Who's Ever Dropped Into A Local Bakery For A Morning Snack Can Testify To The Appeal Of Coffee And A Doughnut. Here, Yeast Doughnuts With...

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