Quick and Easy Doughnuts
Indulge in the ultimate homemade treat with these Quick and Easy Doughnuts—a fuss-free recipe that brings bakery-quality results to your kitchen in just 25 minutes! Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder, these doughnuts boast a soft, fluffy texture and a golden, crispy exterior. The subtly sweet dough is brought to life with hints of vanilla and topped with your choice of powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar for the perfect finishing touch. With a quick dough preparation and a satisfying fry, this recipe delivers irresistible homemade doughnuts faster than a trip to the store. Perfect for a weekend breakfast, last-minute dessert, or any time you crave something sweet and nostalgic, these easy, fried doughnuts are sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Milk
- 1 Egg
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar (for coating)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate small bowl, combine the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spoon or spatula until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Lightly flour a clean surface and your hands. Turn the dough out onto the floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together.
Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a doughnut cutter or two circular cutters (one large, one small) to cut out doughnut shapes. Re-roll any scraps and cut more doughnuts.
In a deep pot or skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to ensure the temperature is accurate.
Carefully fry the doughnuts in batches, 2–3 at a time, for about 1–2 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to flip them.
Remove the cooked doughnuts onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
While the doughnuts are still warm, coat them generously in powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar for a finishing touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade doughnuts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 36.3 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 274 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 1664 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 309.7 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 122.5 g | ||
| Protein | 37.0 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 622 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.
