Twisted Sugar Doughnuts

1. Heat the Oil:
   • In a deep pot or Dutch oven, heat about 2-3 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat. The oil should reach around 350°F (175°C). You can test the temperature by dropping a small piece of dough into the oil; it should sizzle and rise to the top immediately.
2. Fry the Doughnuts:
   • Carefully lower the twisted doughnuts into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 1-2 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and crispy. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the doughnuts from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Step 4: Coat with Cinnamon Sugar

1. Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar:
   • In a shallow bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
2. Coat the Doughnuts:
   • While the doughnuts are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. If you’d like a thicker coating, you can dip them in melted butter before rolling them in the sugar.

Step 5: Serve

• Serve the Twisted Sugar Doughnuts warm, and enjoy the sweet, crispy goodness! They’re perfect with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

Tips:

• Don’t Overcrowd the Oil: Fry the doughnuts in small batches to ensure they cook evenly and get golden brown on all sides.
• Doughnut Hole Option: If you have leftover dough from cutting out the doughnuts, you can form little doughnut holes and fry them in the same way.
• Make Ahead: You can prepare the dough the night before and refrigerate it after the first rise. The next day, just shape and fry the doughnuts.

Enjoy these Twisted Sugar Doughnuts—light, fluffy, and full of cinnamon sugar goodness!