Homemade Donuts

Prep: 30minBake: 15minServes: 12 donutsDifficulty: medium
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Donut Type

🍩 Cake Donuts
Quick cake donuts: dense, sweet, old-fashioned style
(Default)
🍩 Yeast Donuts
Classic yeast donuts: light, airy, glazed perfection

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour375 g
  • Sugar150 g
  • Baking powder10 g
  • Baking soda3 g
  • Salt5 g
  • Nutmeg2 g
  • Buttermilk180 ml
  • Eggs2 pcs
  • Butter (melted)60 g
  • Vanilla extract10 ml
  • Oil for frying1000 ml

Substitution Options:

Oil for frying:
Shortening - Traditional choice, higher smoke pointImpact: Crispier exterior
Buttermilk:
Milk + vinegar - Add 1 tbsp vinegar per cupImpact: Nearly identical

Instructions

1

Cake: Mix dry ingredients. Yeast: Proof yeast in warm milk.

💡 Cake: Don't overmix

💡 Yeast: Should foam in 5 min

2

Cake: Add wet to dry, mix gently. Yeast: Make dough, knead 8 min.

💡 Cake: Thick batter is normal

💡 Yeast: Smooth and elastic

3

Cake: Chill 30 min. Yeast: Rise 1-2 hours until doubled.

💡 Cake: Easier to handle cold

💡 Yeast: Warm spot helps

4

Roll dough 1/2 inch thick. Cut donuts with cutter or glasses.

💡 Save holes to fry!

💡 Re-roll scraps once

5

Cake: Fry immediately. Yeast: Let rise 30 min before frying.

💡 Yeast donuts double in size

💡 Should look puffy

6

Heat oil to proper temp. Fry 1-2 minutes per side.

💡 Use thermometer!

💡 Don't crowd pan

7

Drain on paper towels. Glaze or coat while warm.

💡 Work quickly for best coating

💡 Let excess drip off

Expert Tips

Temperature is Critical

Too hot = burnt outside, raw inside. Too cool = greasy donuts. Use a thermometer and maintain steady heat.

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Need 2-3 inches depth. Dutch oven: 6 cups. Deep fryer: follow manufacturer. Can reuse oil 2-3 times if strained.

Coating Variations

Classic glaze, cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, chocolate. Calculator includes amounts for different coatings.

Nutrition Information

Per 1 donut

240
Calories
11g
Fat
32g
Carbs
4g
Protein

Glazed yeast donut

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