🍩 Soft & Fluffy Braided Sugar Donuts

Ingredients
For the Dough
4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (240 ml) warm milk
2 large eggs
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
2¼ teaspoons (7 g) active dry yeast
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup (60 g) melted butter
2 tablespoons fine semolina
For Frying & Coating
Vegetable oil, for deep frying
1 cup granulated sugar, for coating
👩‍🍳 Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5–10 minutes, until foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, semolina, and salt.
Add the eggs, melted butter, and yeast mixture.
Mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes, until smooth, soft, and elastic.
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Divide the dough into equal portions.
Roll each portion into a long, smooth rope.
Twist two strands together to form the braided shape.
Place the braids on a lightly floured surface, cover, and let them rest for 20–30 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully fry the braided donuts in batches for about 2–3 minutes per side, until beautifully golden brown and puffed.
Remove and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
While still warm, roll each donut generously in granulated sugar.