Step 1

In a large bowl or stand mixer with a dough hook, mix milk, dry yeast and ¼ tsp of white sugar and let it proof for about 5-10 minutes or until a foam forms on top.

Step 2

Add the egg and melted butter to the yeast mixture and stir well.

Step 3

Add the 1/4 cup of sugar and salt to the bowl. Gradually mix in the flour. Mix for about 8-10 minutes or until a smooth dough ball forms, or mix by hand and knead for 10-15 minutes until a smooth dough ball forms.

Step 4

Grease a large bowl with the oil. Place the dough ball into the bowl. Rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until doubled.

Step 5

In a small bowl mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 6

Once the dough has doubled, gently punch it down with your hand in the bowl. Turn the dough out onto a flat floured surface (Ex. Kitchen counter). Roll it flat with a rolling pin into a 12 x 18 inch rectangle.

Step 7

Spread the room temperature butter over the dough and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on top. Gently press the cinnamon sugar into the dough.

Step 8

Roll the dough tightly into a log starting with a long side of the rectangle. Slice the roll into 12 even pieces.

Step 9

With the cinnamon swirl facing up, use two hands to press it down to flatten the roll against the kitchen counter. By using two hands it will naturally form an oval shape. Carefully pick the roll up off of the counter and stretch out into and oval shape as needed. Pinch the seam that was created when rolling the dough.

Step 10

Place each roll onto a baking sheet, spacing them out to leave room for them to rise. Cover with plastic wrap or a lint free towel and allow to rise for 30 minutes.

Step 11

In a large pan or skillet, heat enough oil on medium-high to come 2” up the sides.

Step 12

Working in batches, fry the doughnuts for 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before icing.

Step 13

In a large bowl combine the frosting ingredients. Whisk until light and fluffy.

Step 14

Depending on how ripe the raspberries were you may need to add more icing sugar if the frosting is too runny. Or if the frosting is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk at a time to achieve the consistency you want.

Step 15

Once the donuts are cooled, frost them and enjoy!