Description
A nostalgic recipe for fluffy, homemade doughnuts that evoke joyful memories while offering endless customization opportunities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup lukewarm water (about 105°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Activate yeast: In a medium bowl, whisk together the lukewarm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 – 10 minutes or until it becomes foamy.
- Mix ingredients: In a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine flour and salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture and softened butter. Mix until just combined.
- Knead the dough: Increase the mixer speed to medium, kneading the dough for 2 – 3 minutes until it’s smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Let it rise: Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise until it doubles in size, about 1 – 2 hours.
- Shape the dough: Roll out the dough onto a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 32 squares.
- Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot to 360°F. Fry the dough squares in batches for 30 seconds to 1 minute per side until golden brown. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.
- Bake Option: Line baking sheets with parchment paper, let the dough rise again for 45 minutes, brush with milk, then bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes.
- Air Fry Option: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F and place dough squares in single layers. Cook for 2-3 minutes and dust with confectioners’ sugar.
Notes
Keep doughnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg