Homemade Fluffy Doughnuts

Name: Homemade Fluffy Doughnuts
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup Warm milk; 1/4 cup Granulated sugar; 1 packet Active dry yeast; 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (softened); 1 whole Egg (room temperature); 3/4 tsp Salt; 3 cup All-purpose flour; as needed Oil (for frying); as needed Cinnamon sugar (optional glaze or coating)

Light and fluffy homemade doughnuts made with simple ingredients including butter, milk, and yeast for a tender crumb.

135 min total12 servingsAmerican

Calories

210

Protein

Carbs

32g

Fat

Ingredients

3/4 cup Warm milk
1/4 cup Granulated sugar
1 packet Active dry yeast
1/4 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
1 whole Egg (room temperature)
3/4 tsp Salt
3 cup All-purpose flour
as needed Oil (for frying)
as needed Cinnamon sugar (optional glaze or coating)

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2
Add softened butter, room temperature egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined.
3
Gradually add all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
4
Knead dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
6
Punch down dough and roll out to 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface.
7
Cut dough into doughnut shapes using a doughnut cutter or two round cutters of different sizes.
8
Place cut doughnuts on parchment paper and let rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
9
Heat oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or heavy pot.
10
Carefully fry doughnuts 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
11
Remove doughnuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
12
Glaze or coat with cinnamon sugar while still warm, if desired.