🍩 Skip the bakery—these homemade doughnuts are soft, pillowy, and ready in under an hour! Whether you prefer glazed, sugared, or filled, this easy recipe makes light, airy doughnuts that taste even better fresh from your kitchen.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ No fancy equipment – Just a rolling pin and a skillet or oven.
🔥 Two cooking methods – Fry for classic crispness or bake for a lighter version.
🍯 Endless topping options – Glaze, cinnamon sugar, sprinkles, or chocolate.
🎉 Fun to make – Perfect for weekend baking with kids!

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Ingredients (Makes 12 doughnuts)

For the Dough:

• 3 ½ cups (420g) all-purpose flour (+ extra for dusting)

• 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar

• 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 cup (240ml) warm milk (~110°F/43°C)

• 2 large eggs

• 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Frying:

• 4 cups (960ml) vegetable oil (or enough for 2-inch depth)

For Toppings:

• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar + 2 tbsp milk (glaze)

• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon (cinnamon sugar)

• Chocolate ganache, sprinkles, or jam filling (optional)
  
  
  
  

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Dough

• In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.

• Add warm milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

• Knead for 5 mins (by hand or mixer) until smooth and elastic.

2. First Rise

• Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour (or until doubled).

3. Shape & Cut

• Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness.

• Use a doughnut cutter (or a glass + shot glass for the hole).