Yeasted Doughnuts with Matcha Frosting

Name: Yeasted Doughnuts with Matcha Frosting
Yield: Makes 12 doughnuts
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups (22½ ounces/638 grams), all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup (3½ ounces/99 grams), granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon, instant or rapid-rise yeast; 1 1/2 cups, milk; 1 , large egg; 1 1/2 teaspoons, table salt; 8 tablespoons, unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch pieces and softened; 2 quarts, vegetable oil, for frying; 2 cups (8 ounces/227 grams), confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons, matcha powder; Pinch , table salt; 3 tablespoons, hot water

Desserts or Baked Goods
Breakfast & Brunch

By Annie Petito ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2020

The plush, tender chew and satiny glaze of freshly fried doughnuts is irresistible. The satisfaction of making them yourself is unbeatable.

SERVES Makes 12 doughnuts

TIME 1¾ hours, plus 10 hours resting

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