Are you craving a sweet and fluffy treat? Look no further than homemade donuts! Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack, donuts are a delightful indulgence that can be easily prepared at home. With a few simple ingredients and some basic kitchen equipment, you can whip up a batch of delicious donuts that will satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your friends and family. From classic glazed donuts to more decadent creations topped with frosting, sprinkles, or nuts, the possibilities are endless. So grab your apron and let's embark on a delightful journey into the world of homemade donuts!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CAKE DOUGHNUTS
Lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Preparation time is short and well worth the effort.
Provided by Christina
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and nutmeg. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg, butter, and vanilla. Mix until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Heat oil in a deep heavy skillet or deep-fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C). On a floured board, roll chilled dough out to 1/2 inch thickness. Use a 3 inch round cutter to cut out doughnuts. Use a smaller cutter to cut holes from center. If you do not have a small cutter, use the mouth of a bottle.
- Fry doughnuts in hot oil until golden brown, turning once. Remove from oil to drain on paper plates. Combine the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 cup sugar in a large resealable bag. Place a few warm donuts into the bag at a time, seal and shake to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 167.1 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
DOUGHNUTS
Homemade doughnuts are a bit of a project, but they're less work than you might think, and the result is a truly great, hot, crisp doughnut. Once you've mastered this basic recipe for a fluffy, yeasted doughnut, you can do pretty much anything you like in terms of glazes, toppings and fillings.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories breakfast, snack, dessert
Time 3h
Yield About 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the milk until it is warm but not hot, about 90 degrees. In a large bowl, combine it with the yeast. Stir lightly, and let sit until the mixture is foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Using an electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, beat the eggs, butter, sugar and salt into the yeast mixture. Add half of the flour (2 cups plus 2 tablespoons), and mix until combined, then mix in the rest of the flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Add more flour, about 2 tablespoons at a time, if the dough is too wet. If you're using an electric mixer, the dough will probably become too thick to beat; when it does, transfer it to a floured surface, and gently knead it until smooth. Grease a large bowl with a little oil. Transfer the dough to the bowl, and cover. Let rise at room temperature until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface, and roll it to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out the doughnuts with a doughnut cutter, concentric cookie cutters or a drinking glass and a shot glass (the larger one should be about 3 inches in diameter), flouring the cutters as you go. Reserve the doughnut holes. If you're making filled doughnuts, don't cut out the middle. Knead any scraps together, being careful not to overwork, and let rest for a few minutes before repeating the process.
- Put the doughnuts on two floured baking sheets so that there is plenty of room between each one. Cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place until they are slightly puffed up and delicate, about 45 minutes. If your kitchen isn't warm, heat the oven to 200 at the beginning of this step, then turn off the heat, put the baking sheets in the oven and leave the door ajar.
- About 15 minutes before the doughnuts are done rising, put the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, and heat it to 375. Meanwhile, line cooling racks, baking sheets or plates with paper towels.
- Carefully add the doughnuts to the oil, a few at a time. If they're too delicate to pick up with your fingers (they may be this way only if you rose them in the oven), use a metal spatula to pick them up and slide them into the oil. It's O.K. if they deflate a bit; they'll puff back up as they fry. When the bottoms are deep golden, after 45 seconds to a minute, use a slotted spoon to flip; cook until they're deep golden all over. Doughnut holes cook faster. Transfer the doughnuts to the prepared plates or racks, and repeat with the rest of the dough, adjusting the heat as needed to keep the oil at 375. Glaze or fill as follows, and serve as soon as possible.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 313, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 216 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SUPER EASY DOUGHNUTS
Really quick and easy donuts made from ingredients you probably already have. My 3 year old loves these because he can have them whenever he wants. There's hardly any waiting time. Use any topping you want. Our favorite is powdered sugar!
Provided by STEPHY800
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 16m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir the vinegar into the milk, and let stand for a few minutes until thick.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well blended. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture alternating with the vinegar and milk. Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/3 inch thickness. Cut into doughnuts using a donut cutter. Let stand for about 10 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a large deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry doughnuts in the hot oil until golden, turning over once. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar while they are still warm, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 73.6 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
QUICK AND EASY DOUGHNUTS...
These are soooooo easy and takes a very little time to make.I made these doughnuts and my family enjoyed it a lot.I was not so sure that they will be tasty but when i had a bite i was amazed.HOW TASTY AND DELICIOUS THEY WERE!I still feel the great taste.
Provided by superstar_sn
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 Doughnuts, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl beat egg,sugar,vanilla and shortening with the help of an electric beater.If u donot have an electric beater then u may use a whisk or spoon.
- Now in another bowl take flour and add baking powder,salt,Powder milk.Mix well with the help of ur hands.
- Add the egg mixture in flour.Knead with the help of ur hands.
- U will not be able to make a dough, so for kneading dough add a bit of warm water.Keep on adding warm water until u get a dough.The dough should not be very soft or very hard.
- Make 4-6 small balls out of this dough.
- Take a ball on ur palm, flatten it a bit , insert ur fingure in the middle and rotate it.Mke a hole in the middle not so big , not so small.
- Heat oil, and when oil is heated well then fry the Dough nuts (Not all at a time).Fry two or one dough nuts at one time.Be careful about the flame of ur stove it should not be so large.The flame should be medium while frying.
- When the Dough nuts will become brown in colour, Take in a serving dish and sprinkle some icing sugar on it.Donot spread so much icing sugar that they become white.Just sprinkle a pinch of icing sugar on each doughnut.
- ENJOY the quick and easy Doughnuts at evening or when u think of eating something really delicious.
- u may cut with doughnut cutter also.
- u may also add ur favourite toppings like chocolate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.2, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 76.6, Sodium 359.5, Carbohydrate 86, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 49.8, Protein 10.6
BAKED DOUGHNUTS
These aren't like deep-fried doughnuts, but they are a yummy breakfast treat! Shape them however you like - by any other name, they'll taste as sweet!
Provided by sal
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet, or donut baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and flour. Mix buttermilk, eggs, honey and butter in a separate medium bowl, and stir into the dry ingredients. Spoon the mixture onto the prepared pan in doughnut shapes.
- Bake 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 259.2 mg, Sugar 19.3 g
15-MINUTE HOMEMADE DONUTS
These homemade donuts taste just as good any cake donut you could buy at your local bakery but you can make them at home in just 15 minutes!
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour about 1/2-inch oil into a large saute pan or pot and heat over medium heat to 355 degrees F. (keeping an eye on it as it is heating). Meanwhile prepare donut dough.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Separately whisk together buttermilk and melted butter. Pour buttermilk mixture into flour mixture and using a fork, stir in dry ingredients and mix just until combine (be careful no to over-work dough).
- Roll dough into 1/2 Tbsp balls. Once the oil has reached 355 degrees F, fry about 1/2 the dough balls at a time.
- Fry until just golden brown on bottom, then flip and cook reverse side until golden brown.
- Carefully remove with a spider strainer or metal tongs drain onto a paper towel lined baking sheet.
- Pour 1/3 cup sugar into a dish, roll donuts in sugar. Repeat this process with remaining dough.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 30 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HOMEMADE GLAZED DOUGHNUTS
Homemade glazed doughnuts are easier to make than you think! For best success, take your time and read through the recipe before beginning.
Provided by Sally
Categories Breakfast
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk the warm milk, yeast, and sugar together in the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with a dough hook or paddle attachment. Cover and allow to sit for 5 minutes. The mixture should be a little frothy on top after 5 minutes. If not, start over with new yeast.
- Add the eggs, butter, vanilla, nutmeg, salt, and 2 cups (245g) flour. Beat on low speed for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add remaining flour and beat on medium speed until the dough comes together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, about 2 minutes. If needed, add more flour, 1 Tablespoon at a time, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Don't add too much flour, though. You want a slightly sticky dough. *If you do not own a mixer, you can mix this dough with a large wooden spoon or rubber spatula. It will take a bit of arm muscle!*
- Keep the dough in the mixer and beat for an additional 2 minutes or knead by hand on a lightly floured surface for 2 minutes.
- Lightly grease a large bowl with oil or nonstick spray. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it to coat all sides in the oil. Cover the bowl with aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or a clean kitchen towel. Allow the dough to rise in a relatively warm environment for 1.5-2 hours or until double in size. (For a tiny reduction in rise time, see my answer to Where Should Dough Rise? in my Baking with Yeast Guide.)
- When the dough is ready, punch it down to release the air.Remove dough from the bowl and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. If needed, punch down again to release any more air bubbles. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out until it is 1/2 inch thick. Using a 3-3.5 inch doughnut cutter, cut into 12 doughnuts. If you can't quite fit 12, re-roll the scraps and cut more.
- Line 1 or 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Place doughnuts and doughnut holes on each. (Feel free to discard doughnut holes if desired.) Loosely cover and allow to rest as you heat the oil. They will rise a bit as they rest. Place a cooling rack over another baking sheet.
- Pour oil into a large heavy-duty pot set over medium heat. Heat oil to 375°F (191°C). Add 2-3 doughnuts at a time and cook for 1 minute on each side. Carefully remove with a metal spatula or metal slotted spoon. Wear kitchen gloves if oil is splashing. Place fried doughnuts onto prepared rack. Repeat with remaining doughnuts, then turn off heat.* (See note for doughnut holes.)
- Whisk all of the glaze ingredients together. Dip each warm doughnut (don't wait for them to cool!) into the glaze, making sure to coat both sides. Place back onto prepared rack as excess glaze drips down. After about 20 minutes, the glaze will set + harden.
- Doughnuts are best enjoyed the same day. You can store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 1-2 extra days.
NO YEAST HOMEMADE DONUTS
Steps:
- Fill a pan with about 1 inch of vegetable oil then line a baking tray with a wire rack and paper towel for the donuts to cool and drain, set aside while making the dough.
- In a medium bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices, set aside.
- In another large bowl combine the buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract and eggs. (Check notes for egg substitute)
- Using a whisk, gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the wet until a sticky dough is formed.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and bring the dough together. Then use your palms to press the dough into roughly a 12-inch rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
- Before cutting out your dough, heat the oil over medium-low heat (this should take 5-7 minutes).
- While the oil is heating, cut out your donuts: Using a 3 inch round cookie cutter and a 1-inch cookie cutter, cut out the donuts and the donut holes. You should be able to cut out about 12 donuts. If you have any extra dough left after cutting out, stick it all together, press it out and repeat the process until you have used up all of the dough.
- Transfer your cut out donuts and donut holes to a baking tray and place the tray near your stove so you can easily place the donuts into the oil.
- To make sure your oil is the right temperature test it with a donut hole. If it's hot enough this should puff up and be golden brown after cooking for roughly 2 minutes per side.
- When ready to fry carefully drop the donuts into the oil. Allow the donuts to fry for about 3 minutes per side (donut holes for 2), or until golden brown.
- Once puffed up and golden brown on both sides carefully remove from the oil using a fish turner, tongs or spider. Be careful as the oil will be very hot. DO NOT walk away from the pan at any stage of frying. If you need assistance with this step ask for help.
- After transferring the cooked donuts to your wire rack, repeat the process with the remaining donuts and donut holes until they are all fried off.
- If tossing in cinnamon sugar, this can be done as soon as the donuts are cool enough to handle.
- If glazing the donuts do this while still warm so the glaze soaks in. Follow my directions for 5 donut glazes. Allow to cool for about 5-7 minutes then dunk both sides in the glaze. Return to wire rack to set (you may want to do this 2 times for an extra thick layer of glaze).
- Enjoy immediately. These donuts are best eaten within 24 hours of cooking. Enjoy!
Tips:
- For a classic donut flavor, use all-purpose flour. For a chewier donut, use bread flour.
- Make sure the yeast is active before using it. To test this, dissolve the yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar. If the yeast foams up after 5-10 minutes, it is active and ready to use.
- Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. This will help to develop the gluten in the dough, which will make the donuts chewy.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size, about 1-2 hours. This will help the donuts to become light and fluffy.
- When frying the donuts, make sure the oil is hot enough, about 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oil is not hot enough, the donuts will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
- Fry the donuts for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pan, or the donuts will not cook evenly.
- Drain the donuts on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- Glaze the donuts while they are still warm. This will help the glaze to set and harden.
Conclusion:
Donuts are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are relatively easy to make at home, and there are many different recipes to choose from. With a little practice, you can make donuts that are just as good as the ones from your favorite bakery. So what are you waiting for? Give one of these recipes a try today!
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