Step 1

Combine all ingredients and knead for 2-3 minutes. Cover dough and let rest until doubled in size, about 20-40 minutes depending on the temperature in your home.

Step 2

Punch down dough and roll into a flat rectangle about 1/4" thick. Cut dough into circles using a mug or cut into rectangles using a knife. Place the cut pieces on a lightly floured parchment paper. Cover and let rise again about 20 minutes until nearly doubled in height.

Step 3

Heat about 2" of oil in a deep pot. When a water droplet immediately sizzles when you drop it into the oil, it's ready for your donuts. Carefully fry 2-3 donuts at a time, about 2 minutes per side. Drain the donuts on paper towels or in a strainer.

Step 4

To coat with sugar or cinnamon sugar, place the donuts in the sugar mix about a minute after they've been fried. If they are too cool, the sugar won't stick.