Easy Donuts
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these irresistibly fluffy and golden-brown Easy Donuts, perfect for a quick homemade treat! Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. The soft dough is gently rolled and shaped into classic donut rings, then fried to perfection until golden and crisp on the outside, while remaining soft and light on the inside. Add a sweet finishing touch by coating them in cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar for a delightful burst of flavor. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, this easy donut recipe is ideal for beginners and delivers bakery-quality results in your own kitchen. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, these homemade donuts are best served warm and fresh!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cup Whole milk
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 0.5 cup Cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar (optional, for coating)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, mix the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spoon or spatula until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Lightly flour a clean surface, and roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness.
Use a round donut cutter or two circular cutters of different sizes to cut out donut shapes. Gather and re-roll scraps to cut out more donuts.
In a deep pot or skillet, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to maintain the correct temperature to avoid burning.
Fry the donuts in batches for 1-2 minutes per side, or until they turn golden brown. Avoid overcrowding the pot.
Carefully remove the donuts using a slotted spoon and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels.
If desired, toss the warm donuts in cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar for a sweet coating.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh homemade donuts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10679 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 985.0 g | 1263% | |
| Saturated Fat | 155.5 g | 778% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 304 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 1673 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 521.9 g | 190% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 335.0 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 617 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
