This recipe will guide you through making fluffy and delicious homemade donuts from scratch. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat throughout the day.
Ingredients
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast about one packet
- 1 cup warm milk about 110°F
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for rolling
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glazing
- 2 tablespoons milk for glazing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for glazing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- Add sugar, melted butter, egg, salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Gradually add the remaining flour until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into donut shapes with a cutter.
- Cover the cut donuts and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large heavy pot to 375°F (190°C). Fry the donuts until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth. Dip warm donuts into the glaze and let it set.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg