King Cake Donuts

Name: King Cake Donuts
Ingredients: FOR THE DONUTS:; 2 Tablespoons Warm Water, 105-F; 1-1/2 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast; 1 pinch Sugar, For Yeast Mixture; 1 cup Flour, Plus Extra For Rolling; 3 Tablespoons Sugar, Divided; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Cold; 1 whole Large Egg White (yolk Reserved For Another Use); 1/4 cups Whole Milk; 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon; FOR THE GLAZE:; 1 cup Powdered Sugar; 4 teaspoons Milk; Colored Sprinkles (optional)

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Ingredients

FOR THE DONUTS:
2 Tablespoons Warm Water, 105-F
1-1/2 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast
1 pinch Sugar, For Yeast Mixture
1 cup Flour, Plus Extra For Rolling
3 Tablespoons Sugar, Divided
1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoons Salt
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Cold
1 whole Large Egg White (yolk Reserved For Another Use)
1/4 cups Whole Milk
1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
FOR THE GLAZE:
1 cup Powdered Sugar
4 teaspoons Milk
Colored Sprinkles (optional)

Directions

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["For the donuts:", "In a small bowl, combine the warm water and yeast with a pinch of sugar. Stir to combine. Let it rest for 5 minutes until foamy. It must foam. If it does not foam, the yeast is dead. Start over.", "Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Add the butter, and incorporate it into the flour by pinching it throughout the dough. You could also use two knives or a pastry cutter. The butter should be evenly distributed throughout the dough in small chunks about the size of pearl couscous.", "Next, combine the egg white and milk in a small bowl. Add this into the dry ingredients and stir until combined.", "Flour the counter, and place the dough ball on it. Knead the dough for 3-5 minutes, or until the dough is no longer sticky and feels soft and supple. Flour the counter, your hands, and the rolling pin as necessary.", "Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 15 minutes.", "Next, roll the dough out into an 8\" square. Using a pizza cutter or knife