🇭🇺 Hungarian Doughnuts (Fánk)

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Ingredients

• 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• ¾ cup warm milk
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tbsp rum (optional)
• ½ tsp salt
• Oil for frying
• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Apricot jam for filling (optional)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix warm milk, 1 tsp sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add egg yolks, melted butter, rum (if using), and yeast mixture.
3. Knead until smooth and soft (about 8–10 minutes). Cover and let rise 1–1½ hours, until doubled.
4. Roll dough to about ½ inch thickness. Cut into rounds. Cover and let rest 20–30 minutes.
5. Heat oil to medium (about 350°F / 175°C). Fry doughnuts 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
6. Drain on paper towels.