These easy and delicious homemade doughnuts are the perfect treat for breakfast or dessert. Follow this simple recipe to make soft and fluffy doughnuts from scratch in no time.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
12 Servings
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 egg
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 120 ml milk
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 30 g unsalted butter
- 500 ml vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 2
In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.
Step 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined to form a dough.
Step 4
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness.
Step 5
Use a doughnut cutter or two different sized round cutters to cut out doughnut shapes.
Step 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 180°C (350°F).
Step 7
Fry the doughnuts in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 8
Remove the doughnuts from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Step 9
Once cooled slightly, you can glaze or coat the doughnuts with sugar as desired.