Description
Delightful homemade doughnuts that are warm, fluffy, and perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a mixing bowl.
- Heat the milk and butter together until warm, then mix into the dry ingredients.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough and cut it into doughnut shapes using a cutter.
- Allow the doughnuts to rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry the doughnuts until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Transfer them to paper towels to drain and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: doughnuts, homemade doughnuts, dessert, sweet treats