Quick and Easy Donuts
Start your morning with a batch of homemade *Quick and Easy Donuts*—a simple yet irresistible treat that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sugar, this recipe comes together effortlessly, making it perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. These donuts are fried to golden perfection, delivering a light, fluffy texture with a satisfying crisp exterior. You can customize them by dusting with powdered sugar, rolling them in cinnamon sugar, or leaving them plain for a classic touch. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, this recipe combines convenience with deliciousness, ensuring you skip the store-bought versions for good. Indulge in this quick homemade treat that’s sure to brighten any day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 Egg
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar or cinnamon 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 bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness.
Use a donut cutter or two round cutters of different sizes to shape the donuts. Reroll scraps as needed.
In a deep, heavy-bottomed pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to maintain the temperature for even frying.
Carefully add a few donuts at a time into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the donuts with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
If desired, toss the warm donuts in powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar to coat.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10076 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 984.1 g | 1262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 155.3 g | 776% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 2701 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 373.4 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 184.2 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 603 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.
