Doughnuts recipe

 

Soft & Fluffy Homemade Doughnuts

These classic homemade doughnuts are light, airy, and perfect for a sweet treat!

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup warm milk (110°F or 45°C)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For Frying & Topping:

• Oil (for frying)
• ½ cup sugar (for coating) or powdered sugar for dusting
• Cinnamon (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Activate the Yeast:

   • If using active dry yeast, dissolve it in warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. If using instant yeast, you can mix it directly with the flour.

2. Make the Dough:

   • In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm milk, butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix until a dough forms.

3. Knead:

   • Knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

4. First Rise:

   • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

5. Shape Doughnuts:

   • Roll out the dough to ½-inch thickness. Cut into circles using a doughnut cutter or a glass. Use a small cutter for the center hole.

6. Second Rise:

   • Place the doughnuts on a tray, cover, and let them rise for 30 minutes.

7. Fry:

   • Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry doughnuts 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel.

8. Coat & Serve:

   • Roll warm doughnuts in sugar or dust with powdered sugar. You can also glaze them with chocolate or vanilla icing.

Would you like a baked version instead of fried?