Yeast Doughnuts

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AmountIngredient
Water100ºF/38ºC
Fresh Yeast
Bread Flour
Pastry Flour
Granulated Sugar
Milk Powder
Baking Powder
Salt
Cardamomground
Unsalted Buttercold & cubed
Scaled ingredient total2,733 g

Prep Method 10

  1. 1.In a mixer fitted with a hook attachment, mix the water and yeast for 30 seconds.
  2. 2.Add the sifted dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.
  3. 3.Add the butter and mix on low speed for 5 minutes.
  4. 4.Increase the speed to medium-low and mix for another 5 minutes.
  5. 5.Place the dough in an oiled bowl and bulk proof until doubled in size.
  6. 6.De-gas the dough and roll or sheet to ½-inch thick.
  7. 7.Cut into the doughnuts using a doughnut cutter or use two sizes of round cutters to create the hole.
  8. 8.Proof the doughnuts until doubled in size.
  9. 9.Add enough oil to a deep-sided pan to measure the depth of about 3-inches. Over medium heat, bring the temperature of the oil to 375°F (191°C).
  10. 10.Carefully add a few doughnuts to the oil, being careful not to crowd the pan. Fry until golden brown. Turn the doughnuts over and fry until the other side is golden. Drain on paper towels.

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Ingredient and sub-recipe costs used to calculate this recipe.

Ingredient / Sub-Recipe ( | )Cost
WaterThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Fresh YeastThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Bread FlourThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Pastry FlourThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Granulated Sugar$0.1233
Purchase item name10 LB SUGAR
Purchase cost$6.58
Purchase unit10 pound
Date added2026-07-10
Item ID #980250647.0
Vendorsams_club
Milk PowderThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Baking PowderThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Salt$0.0209
Purchase item nameGreat Value Iodized Salt, 26 oz
Purchase cost$0.67
Purchase unit26 ounce_mass
Date added2024-10-27
Item ID #10448316
Vendorwalmart
CardamomThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Unsalted Butter$1.6865
Purchase item nameGreat Value Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter, 16 oz, 4 Sticks
Purchase cost$3.06
Purchase unit16 ounce_mass
Date added2026-08-08
Item ID #10315054
Vendorwalmart
Total Yield2,733 g
Total Cost$1.8307
Cost Per G:$0.0007

Partial estimate; unpriced ingredients are excluded. 13% of ingredient weight is priced.

7 costing issues
  • Water: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Fresh Yeast: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Bread Flour: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Pastry Flour: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Milk Powder: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Baking Powder: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Cardamom: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size100 g

Amount per serving

Calories190

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g
11%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 420mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate 40g
15%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 6g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. A 2,000 calorie diet is used for general nutrition advice.

Draft calculation · 64% mapped. Scaled batch: 5257 kcal. Nutrition and allergen analysis must be professionally verified before regulatory use.

Additional details

  • Yield: forty 60 g (2 oz) doughnuts
  • Using yeast and baking powder together yields an exceptionally light and fluffy doughnut.