Add yeast to lukewarm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Boil milk and let it cool, until lukewarm in temperature.
Mix the lukewarm milk and salt with the yeast mixture.
In a blender, combine the melted butter, cinnamon, sugar, oil, and egg together, then blend for a few minutes until smooth.
Add yeast and milk mixture, blend for few seconds.
Add flour a little at a time, so the dough will be nice and smooth.
Once all the flour is added, blend until it forms a nice smooth dough, if a little too sticky add some more flour (but not too much).
Once the dough is ready, set it aside for a while until it rises.
Roll out the dough to about 2 cm thickness or 1/2 an inch, and cut with a donut cutter.
Once cut, set it aside, let it rise again, until it looks plump (about doubled in bulk).
Then deep fry in hot oil (about 365°F).
Once the donut is in the hot oil, let it fry for a few seconds and then turn it over to prevent it from cracking on the other side.
Fry until golden brown; remove using a slotted spoon and drain on absorbent paper or paper towels.
Once cooled, you can add your favorite topping, sugar glaze, cinnamon sugar, or simply powdered sugar.
This recipe is very easy. Tastes good too - you'll simply love it! Dedicated to my pumpkin! Recipe makes 6 to 7 average sized donuts.
Submitted by: Ravineesh L. Dayal
