2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
3/4 cup warm milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for frying
Powdered sugar, glaze, or cinnamon sugar for coating
Dissolve yeast in warm water
Add warm milk, sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt
Mix in flour until a soft dough forms
Knead dough until smooth and elastic
Place dough in a greased bowl
Cover and let rise until doubled in size
Roll out dough on a floured surface
Cut into donut shapes
Place cut donuts on a tray and let rise again
Heat oil to 350°F
Fry donuts until golden on both sides
Drain on paper towels
Coat with powdered sugar, glaze, or cinnamon sugar