Description
Learn how to make delicious donuts at home with this simple recipe. Perfectly soft, fluffy, and flavorful—you may never need to buy them again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Add milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Knead the dough lightly, then roll it out to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut into donut shapes using a donut cutter or round cookie cutter.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry donuts for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and let cool slightly before glazing or coating with sugar.
Notes
- Keep oil temperature steady for even frying.
- Let dough rest for 10 minutes before rolling for easier handling.
- Customize toppings with cinnamon sugar, chocolate glaze, or sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: homemade donuts, easy donut recipe, fried donuts, donut glaze