Soft Vanilla Milk Bread

Ingredients

• 230 ml lukewarm milk
• 1/2 tbsp sugar
• 8 g dried yeast
• 1 egg
• 8 g vanilla sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 360 g flour
• 31 g butter, softened
• Icing sugar for dusting
• Oil for frying
  

  Directions

  1. Activate Yeast:
     • In a bowl, combine the lukewarm milk and sugar.
     • Sprinkle the dried yeast over the milk mixture.
     • Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
     • Mix Wet Ingredients:
       • In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg and add the vanilla sugar.
       • Pour in the yeast mixture and stir until well combined.
       • Combine Dry Ingredients:
         • Add the flour and salt to the wet mixture.
         • Mix until a dough forms.
         • Knead the Dough:
           • Add the softened butter to the dough and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic. This should take about 5-7 minutes by hand or 3-4 minutes using a stand mixer with a dough hook.
           • First Rest:
             • Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
           • Shape the Dough:
             • Punch down the dough to release the air.
               • • Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into balls or your desired shapes.
                 • Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
             • Second Rest:
               • Cover the shaped dough with the towel again and let it rest for another 15 minutes.
             • Fry the Doughnuts:
               • • Heat oil in a deep fryer or large, deep saucepan to 350°F (180°C).
               • Carefully place a few doughnuts into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
               • Fry until golden brown on one side, then flip and fry the other side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
               • Remove the doughnuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
               • Dust with Icing Sugar:
                 • Once the doughnuts have cooled slightly, dust them with icing sugar.