Cinnamon Twisted Donuts

### 👩‍🍳 How to Make Them:

1. **Activate the yeast:** In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. **Make the dough:** In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, melted butter, egg, and the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. **Knead & rise:** Knead the dough for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4. **Shape the donuts:** Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ½ inch thickness. Cut into strips and twist each strip into a spiral. You can pinch the ends to hold the shape.
5. **Second rise:** Let the twisted donuts rest for 15–20 minutes.
6. **Fry until golden:** Heat oil in a deep pan (about 350°F/175°C). Fry each twist for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
7. **Coat in cinnamon sugar:** While still warm, roll each donut in the cinnamon-sugar mix until fully coated.

### 🍽 Serve & Enjoy

These donuts are best enjoyed warm—crispy on the outside, pillowy on the inside, and bursting with cinnamon-sugar goodness. Whether you’re serving them for brunch, as an afternoon pick-me-up, or just because you deserve a treat, they’re sure to disappear fast!

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**Pro Tip:** Add a drizzle of glaze or dip them in chocolate if you want to take it to the next level. They also freeze beautifully—just reheat in the oven or air fryer for a quick treat anytime!

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