Fried Donuts

Here’s a simple Fried Donuts recipe—soft, fluffy, and golden with a sweet sugar coating.

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Fried Donuts Recipe

Ingredients (Makes ~12 donuts)

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup sugar

• 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast

• ½ tsp salt

• ¾ cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

• 1 large egg

• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

• Sugar or cinnamon sugar for coating

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Instructions

1. Make the dough

   • In a large bowl, whisk warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 min until foamy.

   • Add egg, butter, and salt; mix well.

   • Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.

2. Knead & rise

   • Knead dough for 6–8 min until smooth and elastic (by hand or mixer).

   • Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled.

3. Shape the donuts

   • Punch down dough. Roll out to ½-inch thick.

   • Cut with a donut cutter (or round cutter + smaller cutter for center).

   • Place on parchment, cover lightly, and let rise 30–45 min until puffy.

4. Fry

   • Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).

   • Fry 2–3 donuts at a time, 1 min per side, until golden.

   • Drain on paper towels.

5. Coat

   • Roll warm donuts in sugar or cinnamon sugar.

   • Serve fresh and fluffy!