Maple Doughnuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes, until the mixture becomes frothy.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.

4. 4

   Gradually pour in the yeast mixture and mix until a smooth dough forms. Knead the dough for 10 minutes, until it becomes elastic.

5. 5

   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 15 minutes, until it has doubled in size.

6. 6

   Punch down the dough and roll it out to a thickness of 1 inch. Cut out doughnuts using a doughnut cutter or a glass.

7. 7

   Fry the doughnuts in hot oil (180°C) for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

8. 8

   Drain the doughnuts on paper towels and let them cool for 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Glaze the doughnuts with the maple syrup glaze (see below) and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and sesame seeds.

10. 10

    Repeat the glazing process with the granulated sugar for a crunchy topping.