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Banana Doughnuts

These soft and pillowy Banana Doughnuts with Salted Caramel dipping sauce are not only fun to make, but also very addictive! Use up those ripe bananas!
Prep Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 stick 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 packages 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 2 eggs plus 2 egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Vegetable or canola oil for deep frying

Sugar coating

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and butter and warm over low heat until about 125 degrees F, and the butter has melted.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the warmed milk and melted butter, bananas, eggs, yolks and vanilla extract. With the dough hook, mix for about 2 minutes. Add in 3 1/2 cups flour, half cup at a time, and stir until it comes together. Dough will be sticky, but that's okay. Transfer to a greased bowl, and cover loosely with plastic wrap and a damp kitchen towel. Let rest in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down, and transfer to a well floured work surface. Knead a few times and then roll out to a large rectangle about 3/8 of an inch thick. Cut into circles using a 3-inch cookie doughnut cutter. Place cutouts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • Fill a dutch oven halfway up with oil and bring up to 365 degrees F. Fry the doughnuts in batches, for about 2 minutes or until golden brown, turning once halfway through. Remove with slotted spoon, draining off any excess oil and transfer to a wire rack. Continue frying the remaining doughnuts.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg until evenly combined. Roll the warm doughnuts around in the sugar and serve with caramel for dipping. Enjoy!
Author: The Candid Appetite