Twisted doughnuts, also known as Kkwabaegi in Korean cuisine, are soft, pillowy, and slightly chewy doughnuts with a beautiful twisted shape. These are lightly sweet, often coated in cinnamon sugar or simple granulated sugar, and are perfect for a treat any time of day!
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (about 100°F/38°C)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil works well)
For the Coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional, for cinnamon-sugar coating)