Add the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl: Bread flour, yeast, salt and sugar. Give it a quick mix.

Place the bowl onto the mixer attachment. Start running on the lowest speed.

Gradually add in the milk and water while it’s mixing. Let it mix until it comes together as a dough. Increase one speed to speed up the process. Once it has come together, stop the mixer and lift up the paddle.

Spread the softened butter around the dough. Let it mix again on low to incorporate the butter. Increase the speed to higher speed (speed 3 on KitchenAid). Let it mix for about 8 minutes.

Knead the dough into a bowl. Place it onto a greased bowl.

Cover with cling film and let it prove for 45 minutes or until the size is doubled.

After 45 minutes, you’ll notice the size is doubled. Remove the dough from the bowl. Cut and divide it into 8 pieces. For each piece, knead and roll into a ball shape as shown in the video. Place each ball on a non-stick square size parchment paper. Let it prove for another 30 minutes.

Prepare a pot and fill with oil of at least 1 inch height. Heat up the oil to 160°C/320°F.

Gently place the dough together with the parchment paper into the oil. Cook each side for about 2 minutes or until it is browned. Maintain the temperature to 160°C/320°F or slightly lower. Set the donuts aside to cool down slightly.

On a plate, add the sugar and cinnamon powder. Mix until well combined. Coat the sugar on the donuts.