Donut Knots: a Super Fluffy Brioche to Make in a Few Steps

Ingredients:

1. 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2. 1/3 cup granulated sugar
3. 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
4. 1/2 teaspoon salt
5. 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
6. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
7. 2 large eggs
8. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
9. Oil for frying
10. Powdered sugar for dusting

Cooking Steps:

1. In a bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the mixture and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
3. Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing to form a dough.
5. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size (about 1-2 hours).
7. Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a large rectangle.
8. Cut strips from the rectangle and tie each strip into a knot.
9. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (180°C).
10. Fry the knots until golden brown on both sides.
11. Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.

Enjoy the heavenly lightness of Donut Knots, a brioche delight that's both simple to make and utterly delicious.