Description
Classic Homemade Doughnuts are fluffy, golden, and dusted with powdered sugar. A nostalgic, easy-to-make treat perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- Neutral oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or sunflower oil – about 4 cups)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add warm milk and sprinkle the yeast over it. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Whisk in sugar, melted butter, salt, and egg until smooth.
- Gradually mix in flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 5–7 minutes, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 4–5 minutes.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll out to 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut dough into doughnut shapes using a doughnut cutter or two round cutters.
- Place shaped doughnuts on a lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 15–20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry 2–3 doughnuts at a time for about 1 minute per side, until golden brown.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined tray to drain excess oil.
- While warm, dust doughnuts with powdered sugar using a fine mesh sieve.
Notes
- Make sure the oil stays at a consistent 350°F for best results.
- Don’t overcrowd the pot while frying to maintain oil temperature.
- You can substitute whole milk with oat or almond milk.
- Use a thermometer for accurate frying temperature.
- Store cooled doughnuts in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Freeze unfrosted doughnuts and glaze them after reheating.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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