How to Make Donuts at home is one of life’s most satisfying kitchen projects. Forget those store-bought rings; nothing compares to a warm, fluffy, perfectly glazed donut fresh from your kitchen. The secret lies in a rich, tender dough and precise frying. Are you ready to trade your donut shop trips for a new, blissful Sunday morning tradition?
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This classic donut recipe is a simple, yeast-raised version, yielding soft interiors and beautiful golden exteriors, perfect for tossing in powdered sugar or dipping in chocolate.
Gathering Your Ingredients for Perfection 🧑🍳
The key to a light and airy donut is using high-quality ingredients and getting the dough just right. This recipe focuses on simple components you likely already have.
Ingredients List
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk, warmed to about 105°F to 115°F
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (one standard packet) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar, plus a pinch
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil, for frying….
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