Description
Classic donuts are sweet, fried pastries with a soft interior and a slightly crispy exterior. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into donut shapes.
- Heat oil to 350°F and fry donuts until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and coat with sugar or glaze.
Notes
- Let dough rest for 10 minutes before rolling.
- Use a thermometer for accurate oil temperature.
- Flip donuts once during frying for even browning.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: classic donuts, homemade donuts, fried pastries