Super Easy Donuts Basic Recipe
Transform your kitchen into a donut shop with this Super Easy Donuts Basic Recipe, perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike! These delightfully golden, soft, and fluffy homemade treats are crafted from simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder, with a rich touch of melted butter and milk for a moist, tender crumb. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, these donuts are fried to perfection until beautifully crispy on the outside and airy on the inside. Customize them to your heart’s desire with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of your favorite glaze. Whether you're whipping these up for a weekend breakfast or a sweet late-night indulgence, this easy donut recipe guarantees satisfaction with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 piece large egg
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 0.25 cups powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk the dry ingredients until evenly mixed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and egg until smooth.
Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Lightly flour a clean surface and turn the dough onto it. Gently knead the dough until it comes together and is smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
Roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles for the donuts, and a smaller cutter to remove the centers. You can re-roll the scraps to make more donuts.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large, heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C). Ensure the oil is hot enough by testing with a small piece of dough; it should sizzle immediately and float to the top.
Carefully place a few donuts into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Fry each side for about 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove the donuts using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Let the donuts cool slightly before dusting them with powdered sugar or your favorite glaze, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your fresh, homemade donuts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9745 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 959.1 g | 1230% | |
| Saturated Fat | 137.8 g | 689% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 208 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 1325 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 273.0 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.1 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 602 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.
