Here’s a classic recipe for homemade doughnuts—soft, fluffy, and fried to golden perfection. These are the yeasted, bakery-style doughnuts that you can glaze, sugar, or fill however you like!
🍩 Classic Yeast Doughnuts
Ingredients:
For the dough:
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2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
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¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
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¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
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2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
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¼ tsp salt
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2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Vegetable oil, for frying
Optional toppings:
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Granulated sugar or cinnamon sugar
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Chocolate glaze (see below)
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Classic vanilla glaze
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Powdered sugar
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Jam, custard, or Nutella for filling
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Activate the Yeast:
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In a small bowl, mix warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the Dough:
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In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
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Add yeast mixture, egg, vanilla, and butter. Mix until a soft dough forms.
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Knead on a floured surface for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for about 5 minutes.
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Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1–1.5 hours).
3. Shape the Doughnuts:
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Roll out the dough to about ½ inch thick.
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Cut out doughnuts using a doughnut cutter or 3-inch round cutter and a smaller one for the center.
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Place on parchment-lined trays, cover loosely, and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
4. Fry the Doughnuts:
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Heat oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
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Fry 2–3 at a time for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
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Drain on paper towels and let cool slightly before glazing or sugaring.
🍫 Chocolate Glaze (Optional):
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½ cup (90 g) chocolate chips
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp corn syrup or honey
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2 tbsp milk
Melt all together and dip the top of doughnuts.
🍯 Classic Vanilla Glaze (Optional):
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1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
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2–3 tbsp milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Whisk until smooth and drizzle or dip.
📝 Tips:
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For baked doughnuts, use a doughnut pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
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Want a cake-style doughnut (no yeast)? I can give you a quick version!
Would you like a baked version, eggless, gluten-free, or even keto doughnut recipe?