Perfectly Fluffy Homemade Donuts
Make light, fluffy, and perfectly golden homemade donuts with this easy recipe! With a soft dough, a hint of cinnamon, and a crispy fried finish, these donuts are an absolute treat. Whether rolled in cinnamon sugar or glazed with frosting, they’re perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer (optional but helpful)
- Rolling Pin (if needed for shaping)
- Dough scraper or knife (for dividing dough)
- Plastic wrap or clean kitchen towel (for covering dough)
- parchment paper (to prevent sticking)
- Donut cutter or round cookie cutter (if shaping traditional donuts)
- Cooking thermometer (to maintain oil at 350°F / 175°C)
- Slotted spoon or tongs (for flipping and removing donuts)
- Paper towels (for draining excess oil)
- Mixing bowl (for cinnamon sugar coating)
- Pastry brush (if applying glaze)
Ingredients
✅ For the Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2-1/4 tsp baker’s yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 5 tbsp sugar divided
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter softened
✅ For Frying:
- Oil (vegetable, canola, or sunflower)
✅ For Coating:
- 3 tbsp sugar
- ½ tbsp cinnamon powder
Instructions
1️⃣ Activate the Yeast:
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in a little lukewarm water.2-1/4 tsp baker’s yeast
- Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2️⃣ Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl (or using a stand mixer/bread machine), combine the flour, activated yeast, warm milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, and the egg.3 cups all-purpose flour, 2-1/4 tsp baker’s yeast, 1 cup warm milk, 5 tbsp sugar, 1 egg
- Mix well, then add salt.1/2 tsp salt
- Knead for about 3 minutes until smooth.
3️⃣ Incorporate the Butter:
- Add softened butter and continue kneading until the dough is soft, elastic, and slightly shiny.2 tbsp butter
4️⃣ First Rise:
- Shape the dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5️⃣ Shape the Donuts:
- Once risen, divide the dough into equal pieces and shape into balls or braids.
6️⃣ Second Rise:
- Place shaped dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover lightly and let rise for at least 30 minutes until puffy.
7️⃣ Fry the Donuts:
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).Oil
- Fry donuts in batches, cooking each side for about 3 minutes, until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
8️⃣ Coat & Serve:
- Mix 3 tablespoons sugar with ½ tablespoon cinnamon powder.3 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tbsp cinnamon powder
- Roll warm donuts in the cinnamon sugar, or glaze with your favorite frosting.1/2 tbsp cinnamon powder, 3 tbsp sugar
Notes
Make light, fluffy, and perfectly golden homemade donuts with this easy recipe! With a soft dough, a hint of cinnamon, and a crispy fried finish, these donuts are an absolute treat. Whether rolled in cinnamon sugar or glazed with frosting, they’re perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Prep Time: 15 mins | Rise Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Cook Time: 6 mins | Total Time: ~2 hrs
Servings: 10-12 donuts Key Ingredients: Flour, yeast, milk, butter, egg, sugar, salt, oil for frying, and cinnamon sugar for coating. How to Make: Activate yeast, knead dough, let rise, shape into donuts, let rise again, fry until golden, and coat with cinnamon sugar or glaze. These donuts are soft inside, crispy outside, and absolutely irresistible! Try them today! #VoguegenicsEats #HomemadeDonuts #FluffyDonuts #EasyRecipes #BakingLove This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click through and buy something, I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Voguegenics!
Servings: 10-12 donuts Key Ingredients: Flour, yeast, milk, butter, egg, sugar, salt, oil for frying, and cinnamon sugar for coating. How to Make: Activate yeast, knead dough, let rise, shape into donuts, let rise again, fry until golden, and coat with cinnamon sugar or glaze. These donuts are soft inside, crispy outside, and absolutely irresistible! Try them today! #VoguegenicsEats #HomemadeDonuts #FluffyDonuts #EasyRecipes #BakingLove This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click through and buy something, I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Voguegenics!
Nutrition
Serving: 1donutCalories: 220kcal
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