Homemade Donuts
Delicious homemade donuts that promise a crisp edge and tender center, perfect for a comforting breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast One packet
- 3/4 cup warm milk About 110°F
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter Coole slightly
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour Start with less
- Oil for frying neutral oil like canola
For the glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- splash vanilla
Optional toppings
- cinnamon-sugar mix
- sprinkles
Instructions
Preparation
- Bloom the yeast: Stir yeast into warm milk with a pinch of sugar and wait until foamy (5-10 minutes).
- Mix the dough: Whisk sugar, egg, melted butter, and salt into the milk-yeast mixture; add 2 1/2 cups flour and knead until smooth, adding more flour if it’s sticky but still a little tacky.
- First rise: Cover the dough and let it double in a warm spot — this can take 45-90 minutes.
Shaping and Cooking
- Shape: Roll to about 1/2-inch thickness, cut with a donut cutter (or two round cutters), and transfer to a baking sheet to rest for 20-30 minutes.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F. Fry donuts 1-2 minutes per side until golden, then drain on paper towels.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth; dunk warm donuts and let excess drip back into the bowl.
Notes
For thicker glaze, chill it slightly. Use a fork for dramatic drizzling. Pay attention to oil temperature during frying for best results.