Incredible Easy Raised Donuts
Indulge in the sweetness of homemade perfection with these *Incredible Easy Raised Donuts*! Fluffy, golden, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, this recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and whole milk to create irresistibly soft donuts with minimal effort. The dough is easy to work with and requires just two simple rises to achieve that pillowy texture. Perfectly fried to a light crisp, each donut can be dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with your favorite glaze for a customizable treat. Whether you're a novice baker or a seasoned pro, these classic raised donuts are an absolute must-try for breakfast, dessert, or any sweet craving in between! Ready in under two hours, this recipe serves 12 and is sure to wow your family and friends with bakery-level quality from your very own kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cups Whole milk
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 units Large eggs
- 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar or glaze (optional for topping)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Stir to mix evenly.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over medium-low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm (around 110°F/45°C). Do not let it get too hot or boil.
Add the warm milk mixture and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment. Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes by hand or 5-6 minutes in the mixer.
Lightly grease a large bowl and place the dough in it. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick.
Using a donut cutter or two round cutters (one large and one small for the center hole), cut out donut shapes. Re-roll scraps as needed to make more donuts.
Place the cut donuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover loosely and let rise again for 30 minutes, until puffy.
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Carefully fry the donuts, 2-3 at a time, for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the donuts from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Let the donuts cool slightly, then coat with powdered sugar or a glaze of your choice. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6748 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 543.8 g | 697% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.8 g | 519% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 525 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 2610 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 442.6 g | 161% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.8 g | ||
| Protein | 73.0 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 24.7 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 1110 mg | 24% | |
*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.
