Name: Doughnut Knots
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 30 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp (30 ml) warm water; 2 tsp instant dry yeast; 4 ½ cups (630 g) unbleached all-purpose flour; ½ cup (105 g) sugar; 1 cup (250 ml) 35% heavy cream; 1 tsp salt; 6 eggs; Canola oil, for frying; Sugar, for dredging

Preparation

- In a bowl, combine the water and yeast. Let rest for 5 minutes
- In a stand mixer using the dough hook, or in a large bowl with a wooden spoon, combine the flour, sugar, cream, salt, eggs and yeast mixture until a soft ball forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes in the stand mixer or on a floured surface until smooth. Shape the dough into a ball and place in a clean, lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest in a warm, humid place for 2 hours.
- Preheat the oil in the deep fryer to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
- On a generously floured surface, roll out the dough into a 28 x 8-inch (75 x 20 cm) rectangle with a thickness of ½ inch (1 cm).
- Cut the dough into thirty 8 x ¾-inch (20 x 1.5 cm) strips. Before using the scraps, let them rest for 15 minutes, then roll out again.
- Tie each strip into a simple knot. Gently drop a few doughnuts at a time into the hot oil. Fry for 5 to 6 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until golden brown. Beware of splattering. Drain on the paper towels. Let cool for 1 minute before dredging in sugar.
- Serve the doughnut knots hot or warm with No-Cook Berry Jam.

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