Homemade Donuts
Donuts are a timeless favorite, combining a soft, fluffy texture with a sweet, irresistible glaze. This easy homemade donut recipe brings the joy of freshly baked treats right to your kitchen. Perfect for any occasion, these donuts are sure to delight family and friends alike. With endless possibilities for toppings and fillings, each batch can be uniquely yours. Get ready to indulge in warm, delicious donuts that melt in your mouth!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glazing)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients gently.
- Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thick on a floured surface and cut into donut shapes.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry donuts until golden brown (about 1 minute per side).
- Cool slightly before glazing: whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth, then dip each donut in the glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg