Ingredients
1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F (43°C)
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs
6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
1/2 tsp salt
Vegetable oil, for frying
Optional toppings: powdered sugar, glaze, or cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). Stir in yeast and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix in sugar, eggs, and softened butter until combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut doughnuts with a cutter.
- Place cut doughnuts on a floured tray, cover lightly, and let rise 30–45 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry doughnuts in batches 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar, glaze, or coat with cinnamon sugar.
Notes
- For a lighter version, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes instead of frying.
- Skip the center hole for filled doughnuts and add jam, custard, or chocolate after frying.
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for spiced flavor.
- Cut smaller circles for mini doughnuts and fry for less time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
