Simple Homemade Fried Donuts

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🍩 Simple Homemade Fried Donuts

Servings: 12–15 donuts
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Rise Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 30 minutes

📝 Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • ½ cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

For Frying

  • Oil for deep frying (vegetable, canola, or sunflower)

For Coating

Choose one:

  • ½ cup sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon
    OR
  • Powdered sugar
    OR
  • Simple glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar + 2 tbsp milk + splash vanilla

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Activate the yeast

  • In a bowl, mix warm milk + 1 tbsp of the sugar + yeast.
  • Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Make the dough

In a large bowl, combine:

  • Flour
  • Remaining sugar
  • Salt

Add:

  • Egg
  • Melted butter
  • Vanilla
  • Activated yeast mixture

Mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
(You can use a stand mixer.)

3. First rise

  • Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl.
  • Cover and let rise 1 hour or until doubled in size.

4. Shape the donuts

  • Roll dough to ½-inch thickness.
  • Use a round cutter or a cup to cut donuts.
  • Use a smaller cutter or bottle cap for the hole.
  • Re-roll scraps if needed.

Let shaped donuts rest 15 minutes while the oil heats.

5. Fry the donuts

  • Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
  • Fry donuts 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • Remove and drain on paper towels.

6. Coat or glaze

While still warm:

  • Toss in cinnamon sugar,
    OR dust with powdered sugar,
    OR dip in sweet glaze and let set.

🍽️ Description

These donuts come out pillowy soft on the inside with a lightly crisp golden exterior. They’re nostalgic, sweet, and perfect for breakfast, treats, or sharing with family.

💡 Tips for Perfect Donuts

  • Dough too sticky? Add a little extra flour, 1 tbsp at a time.
  • Oil too hot = donuts brown too fast. Too cool = greasy donuts.
  • For extra softness, replace 2 tbsp milk with 2 tbsp yogurt.
  • Use a thermometer if possible — temperature matters!

🔢 Nutritional Information (approx. per donut)

  • Calories: 180–220
  • Carbs: 26g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Protein: 3g

(Varies depending on size and coating.)

🌟 Conclusion

These simple fried donuts taste like old-fashioned bakery donuts — soft, warm, and irresistible. Easy to make and even easier to eat!

⭐ Recommendation

Try variations:

  • Coat with chocolate glaze
  • Fill with jam, custard, or Nutella
  • Add orange zest or cinnamon to the dough

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