Doughnut are soft, fluffy, sweet treats that can be fried or baked and coated in glaze, sugar, or chocolate.
🍩 Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp butter (softened)
- Oil for frying
🍯 Glaze (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
🔥 Instructions
1. Make dough
- Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm milk and egg.
- Knead until smooth.
- Add butter and knead again until elastic.
2. Rise
- Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
3. Shape
- Roll dough and cut into circles (use a glass).
- Cut small holes in the center.
4. Fry
- Heat oil to medium.
- Fry doughnuts 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
- Drain on paper towels.
5. Glaze or coat
- Dip in glaze or roll in sugar while warm.
🍽️ Tips
- Don’t fry on high heat or they’ll burn outside, raw inside.
- Let dough rise fully for soft, airy texture.
- Add cinnamon sugar for extra flavor 🍬
🍫 Flavor Ideas
- Chocolate glaze 🍫
- Strawberry icing 🍓
- Filled with custard or jam 🫙
- Powdered sugar classic ❄️
If you want, I can make a Krispy Kreme-style recipe, baked doughnuts, or filled cream doughnuts next 😄