Brown Sugar Donuts

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    15–18

    Donuts and Their Holes
    • Difficulty

      Medium

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Donuts

By Elinor Klivans

Published 2011

  • About

The dough for these donuts has an appealing light brown color that deepens into a striking dark golden ring that hints at the orange and spice flavors within. The combination of flavors in the treats—cinnamon, citrus, and caramel-like brown sugar—evokes a hot drink enjoyed by a cozy fire on a cold winter evening.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup (6 fl oz/180 ml) whole milk
  • 3 ta

Method

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and butter and heat, stirring, until the butter is melted and the mixture is hot but not boiling (125°F/52°C on an instant-read thermometer). Remove from the heat.

Fit a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. In the mixing bowl, combine cups